Can an infected hip prosthesis be treated with antibiotics alone?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18856281
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Abstract

Antibiotics alone are generally insufficient for treating an infected hip prosthesis; a combination of surgery and antibiotics is typically necessary for effective management.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Orthopedic Infections and Treatments Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
4 March 2026
Language
EN