Fracture Nasal Bone Correction
Fracture Nasal Bone Correction: Restoring Nasal Health
What is Nasal Bone Fracture?
- Causes: Nasal bone fractures often result from blunt facial trauma, such as:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Sports-related injuries
- Assaults
- Fall
- Symptoms: Patients may experience:
- A visibly crooked nose
- Swelling and tenderness around the nasal area
- Difficulty breathing through the nose
- Bruising and discoloration around the nose and eyes
- Pain and sensitivity upon touching the nose
- Nosebleeds
- Severe headaches
- Mucus discharge
- Persistent nasal congestion due to blocked nasal passages
Diagnosis and Treatment:
- When to Seek Medical Attention: It’s crucial to seek immediate medical care if experiencing:
- Head or neck injuries
- Difficulty breathing
- Uncontrollable bleeding
- Clear, watery fluid draining from the nose
- Diagnosis Process:
- Assessment of crepitus (crackling sensation) and tenderness over the nasal bone area
- Radiographic evaluation, such as X-rays or CT scans, to assess the extent of the fracture
- Treatment Options:
- Ice Application: Applying ice packs to the affected area can help reduce swelling and discomfort.
- Head Elevation: Keeping the head elevated, even while sleeping, can aid in reducing swelling.
- Medication: Pain relievers and antibiotics may be prescribed to manage pain and prevent infections.
- Closed Reduction Surgery: This procedure involves manually setting the broken bone back into place without making any incisions in the skin.
- Rhinoplasty: A surgical procedure aimed at repairing and reshaping the nose. Incisions are typically made inside the nostrils to access the nasal structures.
- Septorhinoplasty: Combining Septoplasty (correction of a deviated septum) with Rhinoplasty for both functional improvement of nasal airflow and cosmetic enhancement of the nose’s appearance.
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