Nasal trauma plays an important role in the field of craniofacial trauma. The resulting aesthetic, structural, and functional events associated with these injuries necessitate a thorough understanding. The important aspects of the trauma like initial history, examination, nasal injury classification, and subsequent treatment timing and options are of significant importance.
Nasal fractures constitutes for more than 50% of all facial fractures in adults. The most common mechanism of injury is blunt trauma to the midface, usually the result of motor vehicle collisions, sports-related injury, or physical altercations.The bones and cartilage of the nose provide both aesthetic and structural support for the midface and airway; therefore, proper evaluation and management is necessary to prevent nasal deformity and nasal airway compromise. Like adults, childhood fractures may commonly be…
