NOSE INJURY

 

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Injury Definition

  • Injuries to the inside or outside of the nose

Types of Nose Injuries

  • Broken nose (nasal fracture):  Severe fractures of the nose (e.g. crooked nose) are usually reset the same day in the operating room. Most mild fractures aren't repaired until day 5 to 7 post-injury.
  • Bloody nose without a fracture
  • Swelling and bruising of the nose without a fracture
  • Blood clot of the central wall of the nose with risk of cartilage damage and deformed nose

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Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 8/2004

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