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Broken Nose / Nasal FractureThe nasal bones are the most delicate bones of the external facial skeleton.
They project from the maxilla and frontal bones and provide the stable foundation for the anteriorly projected nasal cartilaginous skeleton.Fractures of the nose can not only result in cosmetic changes, but also lead to functional concerns like chronic nose bleeds, a deviated septum, nasal obstruction, septal perforation, nasal valve collapse, and recurrent sinus infections.
In fact, it is quite common to have permanent obstruction of the nasal passages after sustaining nasal trauma.
Cosmetic changes include and hump on the nasal dorsum, projecting bony spurs, a twisted nose, and possible changes to the texture of the skin.AnatomyWhat is the nose made of?The upper third of the nose is compromised of bone and the lower two-thirds of cartilage.
The nasal septum is a midline structure made up of cartilage anteriorly and wafer thin bone posteriorly that provides support to the lower two-thirds of the nose.
The septum extends posteriorly dividing the nose into the right and left nasal passages effectively segregating airflow between left and right sides on the nose.