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Quick Summary:

• A Broken Nose occurs when a bone within the nose breaks or cracks. This injury frequently occurs to the bone over the bridge of the nose and involves the nasal cartilage (septum). The condition is also called Nose Fracture and is the most common type of facial fracture reported
• Common causes associated with a Broken Nose include rough or high-impact sports, physical fights, falls, and automobile accidents. The injury may present pain, swelling, and bruising around the nose and beneath the eyes

Note:

• Seek medical help, as appropriate
• In case of severe and/or life-threatening symptoms, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for immediate assistance
• Confirm that the airways are protected; also, ensure breathing and the presence of pulse (as applicable)

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information on Nose Fracture?

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
6300 North River Rd. Rosemont, IL 60018-4262
Phone: (847) 823-7186
Toll-Free: (800) 346-2267
Fax: (847) 823-8125
Email: hackett@aaos.org
Website: http://www.aaos.org

American Rhinologic Society
C/O Marvin P. Fried, M.D. Montefiore Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology
3400 Bainbridge Ave. MAP 3rd Floor Bronx, NY 10467
Phone: (845) 988-1631
Fax: (845) 986-1527
Website: http://www.american-rhinologic.org

References and Information Sources used for Nose Fracture:

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/broken-nose/basics/definition/con-20031088 (accessed on 10/03/2017)

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/broken-nose/Pages/Introduction.aspx (accessed on 10/03/2017)

https://www.msdmanuals.com/home/injuries-and-poisoning/facial-injuries/fractures-of-the-nose (accessed on 10/03/2017)

Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles for Nose Fracture:

Meara, D. J. (2013). Acquired defects of the nose and naso-orbitoethmoid (NOE) region. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, 25(2), 131-149.

Svider, P. F., Johnson, A. P., Folbe, A. J., Carron, M. A., Eloy, J. A., & Zuliani, G. (2014). Assault by battery: Battery‐related injury in the head and neck. The Laryngoscope, 124(10), 2257-2261.

Cannon, C. R., Cannon, R., Young, K., Replogle, W., Stringer, S., & Gasson, E. (2011). Characteristics of nasal injuries incurred during sports activities: Analysis of 91 patients. ENT: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, 90(8).

Wang, Q., Ishikawa, T., Michiue, T., & Maeda, H. (2010). Fatal facial–intracranial impalement injury in an accidental fall from a height: An autopsy case report with a review of the literature. Forensic science international, 200(1), e21-e24.