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Fractured Nasal Bone- How Long to Heal?

asked 9 months ago by LFK in Metairie, LA
Latest answer by Kun Kim, MD
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Tags: exercise, fracture, healing, timing

I have two small fractures in my nasal bone. Dr. Said it was minor and showed me exactly where the fractures were. They were very small an faint but definitely there. I like to work out and do extreme boot camps three days a week and then I run about 2 miles the rest of the days. The dr. wasn't very clear on what I could and couldn't do but he wasn't very forthcoming with information. Questions: How long will it take to heal and can I continue my workouts? Thanks L

2 answers to Fractured Nasal Bone- How Long to Heal?

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Healing nasal bones

For patients with active lifestyles, as yourself, the time away from workouts can be more of an issue than the procedure itself. If the bone is out of its normal anatomic position, it needs to be reduced to its original position and casted immediately afterward to stabilize this reduction. The cast is left on for a short period (5-7 days) however these bones are still unstable and can be moved into a undesirable position, either from an accidental bump on your nose during a boot... more
Edward S. Kwak, MD

Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Nasal Fracture healing time

Nasal fracture is unlike any other bone fracture in your body. Bony fractures in your limbs, for example, require immobilization and or fixation for 4-8 weeks to heal properly. Nasal fracures on the other hand....can be left alone in its fractured state and it will heal just fine. This is because nasal bones are not being moved and pulled by surrounding muscles. Therefore, the closed or open reduction of the nasal fracture is ONLY performed if there is cosmetic or... more
Kun Kim, MD

Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon

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