Unblinded randomized control trial on prophylactic antibiotic use in gustilo II open tibia fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.

Objective: To determine the difference in infection rate between 24h versus five days of prophylactic antibiotic use in management of Gustilo II open tibia fractures.

Design: Unblinded randomized control trial.

Setting: Accident and Emergency, orthopedic wards and outpatient clinics at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).