How long will I need to have my splint on if I'm getting a non displaced nasal fracture fixed?

The splint stays on for about 5 to 7 days. The surgery is called 'Closed Reduction of Nasal Fracture'. It is relatively quick procedure and recovery is fast. The biggest risk is the bones moving back into the fractured position and the crookedness coming back. CAUTION: I have had a few times where the nose was mildly crooked before the injury but the patient was not aware. At the time of surgery the bones would not move. Only on reviewing old photos it appeared that the injury did not cause the deviation. So take a close look at old photos in frontal view (straight shots) to make sure you do not have a crooked nose to begin with.RegardsDr. J

A nasal fracture should be splinted to protect it if it is at all originally displaced and requires a reduction.  The splint usually stays on for a week.