What should be done for a right nasal bone cortical bone discontinuity and bone fracture?
I accidentally got hit in the nose, resulting in discontinuity of the nasal bone cortex and a bone fracture on the right side. What should I do?
Doctor's answer (1)
The right nasal bone cortex is discontinuous, with a bone fracture. Management recommendations:
1. Initial diagnosis: Confirm the specific condition of the nasal bone fracture through imaging examinations, including the location, severity, and whether there are accompanying injuries.
2. Non-displaced fracture: If the fracture does not cause obvious nasal deformity, conservative treatment can be adopted, such as cold compresses to reduce swelling, analgesic medications to relieve pain, and regular follow-up to monitor healing progress.
3. Displaced fracture: Fractures causing changes in nasal appearance or functional impairment require surgical reduction. Surgery should be performed early after injury to minimize complication risks and restore nasal form and function.
4. Complex fractures: When multiple fracture lines or injuries to adjacent structures are present, surgical interventions such as septoplasty and soft tissue repair may be required.
5. Nutrition: Patients are advised to consume calcium-rich foods, such as bone broth, milk, etc., to supplement calcium and promote fracture healing.
