Role of Rifampin for Treatment of Orthopedic Implant–Related Staphylococcal Infections <SUBTITLE>A Randomized Controlled Trial</SUBTITLE>

Abstract

Among patients with stable implants, short duration of infection, and initial debridement, patients able to tolerate long-term (3-6 months) therapy with rifampin-ciprofloxacin experienced cure of the infection without removal of the implant.