Nasal bone fracture
Definition
Nasal fractures involve the nasal bones and may include associated fractures of the nasal cartilages and the nasal septum.
They may also be associated with fractures of the ascending process of the maxilla. They can often occur in conjunction with NOE, Le Fort, orbital, zygoma and frontal sinus fractures.
Most nasal fractures cause significant bleeding. Proper techniques for achieving hemostasis should be applied before any diagnostic procedure and definitive treatment.
Radiographic findings
This 3D CT scan shows comminution of the nasal bones in a complex NOE fracture.
