Correction of Nasal Fractures

G Nina Lu; Clinton D Humphrey; J David Kriet

doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2017.06.005

Correction of Nasal Fractures

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2017 Nov;25(4):537-546. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2017.06.005.

Authors

G Nina Lu¹, Clinton D Humphrey¹, J David Kriet²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, MS 3010, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA.
² Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, MS 3010, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 28941506
DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2017.06.005

Abstract

Nasal fractures are the most frequently fractured facial bone from blunt facial trauma resulting in a significant number of patients seeking treatment. Proper evaluation and treatment in the acute setting can minimize secondary surgeries, lower overall health care costs, and increase patient satisfaction. Nasal fracture management, however, varies widely between surgeons. The open treatment of isolated nasal fractures is a particularly controversial subject. This review seeks to describe the existing literature in isolated nasal fracture management.

Keywords: Facial trauma; Nasal bone; Nasal fracture management; Nasomaxillary fracture; Open reduction internal fixation nasal fracture.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Fracture Fixation / methods*
Humans
Nasal Bone / injuries*
Nose / anatomy & histology
Nose Deformities, Acquired / etiology
Nose Deformities, Acquired / surgery*
Patient Satisfaction
Skull Fractures / surgery*