Is It Ok to Play in a Basketball Tournament a Month After Having Surgery Fixing my Deviated Septum?

Question

Hi, my name is Josh and I had a procedure to have my deviated septum fixed on July 17th. I am 17 and was wondering whether it was safe to play in a basketball tournament on the 17th of August. Granted that I wear a protective face mask, would it be ok to participate in an all day basketball tournament where I would be playing a lot.

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. I advice is you should wait a month after surgery. After a month your operation area is totally healed you can play basketball and also do other sport activities. I wish you all the best.

Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS · Answer

If no osteotomies were performed in addition to the septum work, no problem playing basketball 1 month following rhinoplasty.

Houtan Chaboki, MD · Answer

Most plastic surgeons recommend waiting at least 6 weeks before resuming contact sports, such as soccer or basketball. The nose gradually becomes stronger with time and is usually strong enough for routine sports by 6 weeks. However, a large enough force or impact may still break the nose. A protective mask may help reduce risk, but some athletes may play more aggressively with such a mask. Only your rhinoplasty surgeon who performed the septoplasty would be able to best guide you. Speak with him/her.

	Best,

	Dr. Chaboki

Pablo Prichard, MD · Answer

Dear John,

	This depends on what exactly was done during the septoplasty, and since I did not do it, I can't know what your surgeon did.  I would call your surgeon to ask if it is ok with him.  In a uncomplicated septoplasty with no graft, and completely healed lining, this is probably ok.

	Best wishes,

	Pablo Prichard, MD

Remus Repta, MD · Answer

Hello John,

	Thank you for the question.  Each plastic surgeon has his/her own protocol for resuming exercising after nose surgery.  Four weeks after nose surgery is a bit early to be playing basketball but if your plastic surgeon feels comfortable then you should be fine.

	All the best,

	Dr. Remus Repta

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