Nasal bone fractures are the most common types of facial fractures. Often in the emergency room the physician will examine the septum of the nose to make sure there is no septal hematoma. If the nasal bone fracture produces a deformity, then the plastic & reconstructive surgeon to performs closed or open reduction usually between 3 and 7 days, and up to 2 weeks after the injury. If possible and if the surgeon has the opportunity, appropriate reduction of the fracture can occur within the first several hours following the injury before significant edema has appeared. It is quite common following nasal trauma for patients to have airway obstruction and often necessitate airway surgery or corrective rhinoplasty approximately 6 months following their injury.
