Nasal Bone Fracture Reduction
A nasal bone fracture is one of the most common facial injuries, usually caused by accidents, sports injuries, falls, or physical trauma. Prompt and proper treatment is essential to restore the normal shape of the nose and ensure clear breathing.
Nasal bone fracture reduction is a procedure performed to realign the broken nasal bones and prevent long-term deformity or nasal blockage.
Common Causes
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Road traffic accidents
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Sports-related injuries
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Falls
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Assault or trauma
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Workplace injuries
Symptoms of Nasal Fracture
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Pain and tenderness over the nose
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Swelling and bruising around nose and eyes
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Nose bleeding
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Crooked or deformed nose
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Nasal blockage or breathing difficulty
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Crackling sensation on touch
Diagnosis
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Clinical ENT examination
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Nasal endoscopy if required
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X-ray or CT scan in selected cases
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Evaluation of septal hematoma
Types of Reduction
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Closed reduction – non-surgical realignment without incision
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Open reduction – surgical correction for complex fractures
Your ENT specialist will decide the best approach based on injury severity.
Procedure Overview
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Usually performed within 7–10 days of injury
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Done under local or general anesthesia
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Nasal bones gently repositioned
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External nasal splint applied
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Procedure time: 20–30 minutes
Benefits of Early Reduction
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Restores normal nasal shape
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Improves breathing
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Prevents permanent deformity
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Avoids future corrective surgery
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Faster healing and recovery
Post-Procedure Care
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Nasal splint kept for 7–10 days
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Avoid nose blowing and trauma
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Medications for pain and swelling
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Follow-up visits for healing assessment
Why Choose Us
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Experienced ENT trauma care specialist
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Precise fracture alignment techniques
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Advanced diagnostic support
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Excellent functional and cosmetic outcomes
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Comprehensive post-injury care