Nasal Injuries in Sports.
Nasal trauma is a common consequence of athletic competition. The nasal bones are the most commonly fractured facial bone and are particularly at risk during sports participation. Acute management of trauma to the nose includes thorough evaluation of all injuries and may require immediate management for repair of facial lacerations, epistaxis control, or septal hematoma drainage. Nasal fractures can often be addressed with closed reduction techniques; however, in the setting of complex nasal trauma, an open approach may be indicated. Using appropriate treatment techniques, posttraumatic nasal sequelae can be minimized; most patients report satisfactory long-term nasal form and function.
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Alexander P
AP
Marston
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Erin K
EK
O'Brien
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Electronic address: hamilton.grant@mayo.edu.
Grant S
GS
Hamilton
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009295:Nasal Bone / Q000293:injuries; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000293:injuries; D009666:Nose / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries*; D000068958:Return to Sport; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
Nasal fracture; Septal deviation; Septal fracture; Septal hematoma