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What is nasal fracture reduction?

9 April 2021

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Nose fracture is one of the most common body injuries and facial trauma, generating cosmetic deformities or obstruction of the nasal passages. Therefore, it is necessary to perform surgery to put the bones of the nose back in place and make it possible for you to breathe without difficulty.

Common symptoms of a nasal fracture:

  • Pain.
  • Difficulty breathing.
  • Bruising around one or both eyes.
  • Inflammation in the external part and in the nasal bridge.
  • A misshapen or crooked nose after the swelling has decreased.
  • Fever.
  • Constant bleeding inside or outside the nose.

Diagnosis and treatment:

Proper diagnosis and surgical intervention are essential. To find out if your nose is broken, you will have X-rays and probably a CT scan or other tests to rule out a more serious injury.

If you have a minor fracture that has not twisted or deformed your nose, your ABC doctor will assess the appropriate care for your recovery, which may include ice in the affected area and the intake of painkillers. 

If you require surgery, it is usually performed between three to five days after the injury occurs in order to reduce the edema. But it is essential to do it between two to three weeks later to prevent the bone callus from forming. 

Nasal fractures in adults can be performed under local anesthesia, but general anesthesia is used in children.

If the break displaced the bones and cartilage in your nose, your doctor:

  • Will inject medications or give a nasal spray to relieve discomfort.
  • It will open the nostrils and use special tools to help realign the broken bones and cartilage.
  • It will splint your nose using compresses and a bandage on the outside. You may need an internal splint for a while. Compresses, in general, should be left inside the nose for a week. 
  • It will prescribe antibiotics to prevent possible infection from bacteria found in the nose.

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