A nose fracture is a break in the bone or cartilage over the bridge, in the sidewall, or septum (line dividing the nostrils) of the nose.
Alternative NamesFracture of the nose; Broken nose
ConsiderationsA fractured nose is the most common fracture of the face. It usually occurs after an injury and often occurs with other facial fractures.
Sometimes, as a result of a blunt injury, the wall dividing the nostrils (septum) can separate.
Nose injuries and neck injuries are often seen together because a blow that is forceful enough to injure the nose may be hard enough to injure the neck.
Serious nose injuries cause problems that require a doctor's attention right away. For example, damage to the the lining of the septal cartilage can result in a collection of blood forming inside the nose. If not drained promptly, this can result in an abscess or a permanent deformity that causes a nasal blockage. It may ultimately result in tissue death and collapse of the nose itself.
However, for minor nose injuries, the doctor may prefer to see the patient within the first week after the injury if the nose may have become deformed.
Occasionally, surgery may be needed to correct a deformity of the nose or septum caused by a trauma.
SymptomsThe bruised appearance usually disappears after 2 weeks.
The symptoms may be the same as those of a fractured nose.
First AidGet medical help right away if:
Wear protective headgear while playing contact sports, riding bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, or rollerblades.
Use seat belts and appropriate car seats when driving.
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A nose fracture is a break in the bone or cartilage over the bridge, or in the sidewall or septum (structure that divides the nostrils) of the nose.
Alternative NamesFracture of the nose; Broken nose; Nasal fracture
ConsiderationsA fractured nose is the most common fracture of the face. It usually occurs after an injury and often occurs with other fractures of the face.
Sometimes a blunt injury can cause the wall dividing the nostrils (septum) to separate.
Nose injuries and neck injuries are often seen together because a blow that is forceful enough to injure the nose may be hard enough to injure the neck.
Serious nose injuries cause problems that need a health care provider's attention right away. For example, damage to the cartilage can cause a collection of blood to form inside the nose. If this blood is not drained right away, it can cause an abscess or a permanent deformity that blocks the nose. It may lead to tissue death and cause the nose to collapse.
For minor nose injuries, the health care provider may want to see the patient within the first week after the injury to see if the nose has moved out of its normal shape.
Occasionally, surgery may be needed to correct a nose or septum that has been bent out of shape by an injury.
SymptomsThe bruised appearance usually disappears after 2 weeks.
First AidGet medical help right away if:
Wear protective headgear while playing contact sports, riding bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, or rollerblades.
Use seat belts and appropriate car seats when driving.
ReferencesChegar BE, Tatum SA III. Nasal fractures. In: Flint PW, Haughey BH, Lund LJ, et al, eds. Cummings Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2010:chap 35.
Riviello RJ. Otolaryngologic procedures. In: Roberts JR, Hedges JR, eds. Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 64.
McKay MP, Mayersak RJ. Facial trauma. In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al, eds. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 39.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 08/31/2011
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; Seth Schwartz, MD, MPH, Otolaryngologist, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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It depends how you are using the term maxillary. Maxillary can crudely refer to the face. Im guessing you mean the maxillary sinus though? (The pyramid shaped part of your cheek nearest your nose). It is possible to fracture the nose so badly that it causes problems for the sinuses as well or even damages the maxillary sinus and even cheekbone. See a doctor and get a nose reset as soon as possible. The longer a nose reset is left, the more it hurts.
Stephen Fry has a slightly crooked or "wonky" nose due to a nasal fracture he sustained when he was a teenager. This injury resulted in his nose healing slightly differently, giving it its unique shape.
Test the fluid for glucose.
The clear liquid could be indicative of a basilar skull fracture.
You can break your nose by hitting it with a great force. You can try it with your palm which can cause your nose to break.
The most professional and successful way to fix a crooked nose would be a rhinoplasty procedure performed by a cosmetic surgeon. This operation involves breaking the nose, and then resetting the bones in a straighter alignment. When the fracture heals, the nose will no longer be crooked.
The septum is a structure in the nose that divides one side from the other. Yes, you can have a collapsed or deviated septum. This commonly occurs from drug abuse.
Yes I have: broken thumb, dislocated shoulder, L-5 vertebrae stress fracture, fractured growth plate in heel, dislocated elbow, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, broken nose
Yes you can break the bones in your nose. One way to test if it is really a break or a fracture is try and smile. If it hurts then you have ore than likely broken your "nasal spine".
the nose should not bleed if the back (occipital region) of the head is struck. If this occurs after a blow to the rear of the head, it could indicate a more serious, internal injury may have occurred (possibly a skull fracture). If the individual lost consciousness during the event, that too is an indication that there could be more serious internal injuries. The nose usually bleeds after a direct blow, dried mucous membranes, or in some circumstances high blood pressure.
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