Nasal Fracture : Broken Nose Symptoms, Signs, Surgery & Treatment

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Nasal Fracture
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Nasal Fracture

• Nasal fracture  which is also known as a broken
  nose is the most basic type of facial fracture.
  This could be due to the fact that the nose is
  the most prominent of the facial features.Nasal
  fracture is a term that has been generally used
  to describe a crack or break in the nasal bones.
  The fracture generally happens at the bridge of
  the nose where the two nasal bones join
  together.The rest of the nose, the septum,
  nostrils, and area below the bridge is supported
  by cartilage, which extends from just below the
  bridge to the tip.

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Causes of Nasal Fracture

• Trauma to the bridge of the nose is responsible
  for most nasal fractures. Broken noses in adults
  sometimes occur as a result of the following
• Fist fights
• Sports injuries
• Falls
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Nasal fractures in children are generally caused
  due to sports injuries or accidents that happen
  at the time of play. The injury can also be
  caused due to physical abuse.

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Diagnosis of Nasal Fracture

• Most of the nasal fractures can be diagnosed
  through physical examination. A local anesthetic
  can be used to make the check-up more
  comfortable. If injuries are extensive or pain is
  severe, CT (computerized tomography) can be
  used.In cases where there is a large amount of
  swelling, patients may be ordered to raise the
  head and apply ice until the swelling is reduced
  to ensure a more accurate diagnosis.

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Symptoms of Nasal Fracture

• Typical symptoms of nasal fracture include
• Pain
• Swelling
• Nose bleed
• Bruising around the nose or eye (black eye)
• Bent, crooked or misshapen nose
• Nasal stuffiness due to blocked nasal passages
• Difficulty in breathing through the nose
• Crepitus (a crinkling or grating sound heard when
  the nose is moved)

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Treatment of Nasal Fracture

• Intermittent application of ice along with
  over-the-counter pain medications can be
  prescribed for the treatment of pain and
  swelling. This can be the only treatment required
  in simple fractures with no dislocation or
  complications.If the bone or cartilage requires
  adjustment, realignment can be done manually.
  Splints or nasal packing can be needed after the
  manual realignment. Manual realignment should be
  done within 14 days of the injury.It is
  important that the adjustment only be done by a
  qualified physician, never by the patient.
  Antibiotics may be prescribed to prevent
  infection.More severe nasal fractures may
  require surgery to realign the nose or repair the
  septum.

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