Post-Operative Outcome of Closed Reduction of Fracture Nasal Bone

Abstract

Introduction: Nose is the central part of face with special aesthetic value. It is commonly fractured in facial trauma. Most of the fractures are corrected by closed reduction. Aim: To assess the patient’s satisfaction following closed reduction of fracture nasal bone both in aesthetic and functional values. Materials and Methods: Retrospective chart review of patients with fracture nasal bone presenting to Manipal Teaching Hospital between 2012 October to 2015 March was performed. Manipulation was carried out with instrumentation under general anesthesia. Patients who had come for regular follow-up for at least two months were enrolled in the study. Their functional and aesthetic outcomes were assessed. Results: Out of 64 patients analyzed, 54 patients were satisfied in terms of facial aesthetics and 60 patients were satisfied with the functional outcome of the surgery. Conclusion: Patients treated with closed reduction of fracture nasal bone had moderate levels of aesthetic and high levels of functional satisfaction.

Keywords

• nasal bone fracture
• results
• surgery