Nasal bone fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of Injury to the nose by steel at the workplace, today, on examination: small wound, tenders on nasal bones.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

X-ray: both lateral views show nasal bone fracture with a mild displacement.

Case Discussion

Management of acute nasal fractures is a realignment of the fracture and putting an external splint providing pressure and support.

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