Dr Ronald Chin takes a look at Nasal Fractures
Understanding Nasal Fractures: Key Points
Nasal fractures are breaks in the nasal bones or cartilages that often affect appearance and breathing. Here’s what you should know:
- Nasal fractures can involve both bones and cartilage.
- Fixing a fracture depends on cosmetic and breathing concerns.
- The best time to fix nasal bone fractures is when swelling is minimal, typically 5 days to 2 weeks after injury.
- After 3 weeks, bones heal too firmly for simple fixes and might need a procedure to re-break and reset them.
- Fractured cartilage is usually left alone for 3 months to settle before considering a septal correction.
- Always check for other injuries like fractures around the eye socket (orbital floor).
- If bones set incorrectly, rhinoplasty (nose surgery) may be needed to fix them.
- Rhinoplasty might involve adjusting bones, cartilage, and soft tissues for proper structure and function.
- Waiting too long can make treatment more complicated, so early assessment is essential.
- Every case is different, so specialized care ensures the best results.
Summary
Nasal fractures can affect both function and appearance, so it’s important to act quickly for the best outcome. When in doubt, consult a specialist early!
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Dr Ronald Chin is an Australian trained Otolaryngologist Head and Neck Surgeon.
After graduating as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Dr Chin undertook further specialised training in Head and Neck Cancer at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
He has published many research papers and is an active teacher and scholar.
As part of his subspecialty training, Dr Chin has training in Laser, Da Vinci Robotic, Flex Robotic and complex surgical techniques.
In addition to specialised Head and Neck Cancer, Dr Chin also enjoys general adult and paediatric ENT Surgery and practices sinus, snoring/sleep and general paediatric ENT Surgical procedures.
Dr Ronald Chin works as a general Otolaryngologist, offering a wide range of surgical and non-surgical treatments including ear surgery, nose surgery and throat surgery. He provides treatment for chronic conditions such as tonsillitis, sinus problems and problems with hearing.
He is also involved in the diagnosis and treatment of many conditions such as facial paralysis, head and neck cancer and sleep apnea. As well as performing surgery on children, he also provides specialist care for adults, including the treatment of throat disorders, voice loss and ear problems.
Dr Chin has also served as a Conjoint Associate Professor at the University of Sydney, a Conjoint Associate Professor at Western Sydney University and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney.
