MCQ – 86711

Best time for reduction of nasal bone fracture with edema is______.

Correct Answer � C Explanation

• Ans.C. 5-7 days following injury 
• The ideal time for reduction of fracture of the nasal bone is 5-7 days following an injury after the edema has subsided since edema interferes with accurate reduction of the fracture.
•  Ice packs and head elevation are advised initially after injury. If the reduction is not to be performed immediately, then a period of 3-5 days precedes further evaluation
•  After 2 weeks it is difficult to reduce since the process of callus formation and the bony and fibrous union would have started.