Question
Best time for reduction of nasal bone fracture with edema is______.
| A. |
After 4 weeks of injury |
| B. |
After 2 weeks of injury |
| C. |
5-7 days following injury |
| D. |
Within 12 hours following the injury. |
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Correct Answer � C Explanation |
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- 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.