scholarly journals A Novel External Nasal Splint

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-21
Author(s):  
Adam Honeybrook ◽  
Charles R. Woodard ◽  
Walter N. Simmons
Keyword(s):  
Bone Fractures ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Nasal Bone ◽  
Comprehensive Care ◽  
Nasal Splint

Every year, hundreds of thousands of individuals suffer from nasal bone fractures, and in 2016, more than 780 000 rhinoplasty surgeries were performed globally. As part of the comprehensive care for these patients, external nasal splints are routinely used during the healing process. Nasal splints stabilize the bony and cartilaginous nasal framework and provide compression to the nose, thereby reducing nasal edema and hastening recovery. In this article, we present a novel external nasal splint that addresses some of the shortcomings of other commercially available nasal splints.

Sonographic Evaluation of Nasal Bone Fractures

2000 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Jung Eun Kim ◽  
Sun Wha Lee ◽  
Jung Kyoung Lee ◽  
Sun Hee Chung
Keyword(s):  
Bone Fractures ◽  
Nasal Bone ◽  
Sonographic Evaluation

Effect of Osteoplasty with Bioactive Glass (S53P4) in Bone Healing - In vivo Experiment on Common European Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 429-433
Author(s):  
Solyom Arpad ◽  
Cristian Trambitas ◽  
Ecaterina Matei ◽  
Eugeniu Vasile ◽  
Fodor Pal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Glass ◽  
Bone Fractures ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Bone Grafts ◽  
Bone Substitutes ◽  
Native Bone ◽  
European Rabbits ◽  
Autologous Bone Grafts ◽  
Fracture Types

Osteoplasty, is a procedure mostly applied in complicated bone fractures. Nowadays this method is widely used in primary fracture treatment while the native bone graft is progressively replaced with various synthetic bone substitutes. From the numerous bone grafts we�d like to mention a representative of ceramics, the S53P4 bioactive glass. (BonAlive�). The aim of this study was to investigate the healing process of different fracture types generated on rabbit femurs. During this experiment we used seven common European rabbits. We separated these animals into two groups; in the first group we surgically generated a total fracture in the middle 1/3 of the femur, while in the second group, we produced only a bone defect on the femur. The osteoplasty was carried out with bioactive glass and autologous bone grafts. The radiographic follow-up was immediate after the operation and after 3, 6 and 7 weeks. The animals were euthanized after 19, 20 and 21 weeks, for histomorphometric examination of the femur. It was also studied the ionic release from the used bioactive glass at physiological pH and the etching of the glass was studied by Scanning Electron Microscopy.

scholarly journals Patterns of Maxillofacial Fractures in Road Traffic Crashes in an Indian Rural Tertiary Center

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-58
Author(s):  
A Sagayaraj ◽  
Rijo M Jayaraju ◽  
Mallika P Reddy ◽  
KR Harshitha ◽  
Priyanka Majety
Keyword(s):  
Road Traffic ◽  
Bone Fractures ◽  
Nasal Bone ◽  
Road Traffic Crash ◽  
Mandibular Fractures ◽  
Traffic Crashes ◽  
Large Variability ◽  
Road Traffic Crashes ◽  
Maxillofacial Fractures ◽  
Tertiary Center

ABSTRACT Background and objectives Road traffic crashes are reported to be the leading cause of maxillofacial fractures in developing countries. The large variability in reported incidence and etiology is due to a variety of contributing factors, including environmental, cultural and socioeconomic factors. The study aims at describing the patterns of maxillofacial fractures in road traffic crashes by clinical and radiological methods and to study the complications associated with these fractures. Materials and methods The study included 100 road traffic crash patients with maxillofacial injuries. Patients were evaluated for any maxillofacial fracture by clinical assessment and, radiologically, using plain radiographs and computed tomography scan. Results Midfacial skeleton was more prone to fractures. Isolated fractures of the maxilla was the commonest (58%) followed by nasal bone fractures (43%). Among the complex fractures, Le Fort type II was the commonest. Mandibular fractures were seen in 33% of the patients, parasymphysis being the commonest site. Majority of the patients had associated soft tissue injuries. The incidence of complications associated with maxillofacial fractures was 11%, malocclusion being the commonest. Conclusion Maxillofacial fractures are commoner in the mobile population in the most productive age group, more so in two wheeler riders causing significant morbidity and mortality. Midface region is more prone to fractures and is most of the time associated with complications. How to cite this article Jayaraju RM, Sagayaraj A, Reddy MP, Harshitha KR, Majety P. Patterns of Maxillofacial Fractures in Road Traffic Crashes in an Indian Rural Tertiary Center. Panam J Trauma Crit Care Emerg Surg 2014;3(2):53-58.

scholarly journals Is Ultrasonography Efficient for the Detection of the Zygomatic Arch, Nasal Bone and Cartilage Fractures?

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 178-183
Author(s):  
Amir Eskandarloo ◽  
Atena karimi ◽  
Abbas Shokri ◽  
Jalal Poorolajal ◽  
Mohammad Hosseinipanah
Keyword(s):  
Bone Fractures ◽  
Imaging Modality ◽  
Nasal Bone ◽  
Kappa Coefficient ◽  
Zygomatic Arch ◽  
Nasal Cartilage ◽  
Specificity And Sensitivity ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Linear Probe ◽  
And Cartilage

Background: The high incidence of nasal and zygomatic arch fractures highlights the need for an accurate imaging modality for their detection. The superimposition of structures is a major problem in conventional radiography. Ultrasonography is a low-cost imaging modality with a wide range of applications, that does not employ ionizing radiation. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of ultrasonography for the detection of the zygomatic arch and nasal bone fractures. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted on 16 sheep heads. Artificial fractures were created in some parts of the zygomatic arch, dorsum and lateral wall of the nose, and nasal cartilage. All sheep heads underwent Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) to ensure the presence of a fracture. Next, the lateral nasal and submentovertex radiographs were obtained, and ultrasonography was performed with a 12-15 MHz linear probe. Ultrasonography and radiography were repeated after 1 week to assess their reproducibility by calculating the kappa coefficient. Data were analyzed using Stata 11 software and Chi-square test. Results: The specificity and sensitivity of ultrasonography ranged from 87% to 100%, and 50% to 75%, respectively. The specificity and sensitivity of radiography ranged from 87% to 100%, and 62% to 87%, respectively. The differences between the two imaging modalities were not statistically significant (p>0.05). The kappa coefficient ranged from 46% to 100% for ultrasonography and 44% to 87% for radiography. Conclusion: Ultrasonography seemed useful for the detection of displaced bone and cartilage fractures. For non-displaced fractures, US is not recommended.

scholarly journals Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Otolaryngology Surgery in Italy: The Experience of Our University Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 163 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Massimo Ralli ◽  
Antonio Minni ◽  
Francesca Candelori ◽  
Fabrizio Cialente ◽  
Antonio Greco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Bone Fractures ◽  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Nasal Bone ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Outpatient Procedures ◽  
Therapeutic Procedures ◽  
Adults And Children

Otolaryngology and head and neck surgery underwent drastic changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 10, the first day of the lockdown in Italy, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures were limited to emergency and oncology cases, while outpatient procedures and clinical examinations were temporarily suspended to limit virus diffusion and to reallocate personnel into wards dedicated to COVID-19. In our otolaryngology unit, between March 10 and April 28, 2020, we performed 96 surgical procedures; they mainly consisted in diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors of the head and neck (77%), management of acute upper airway obstruction in adults and children (14.7%), drainage of abscesses of the head and neck (6.2%), and treatment of nasal bone fractures (2.1%). When comparing these data with those of the same period in 2019 for emergency and oncology procedures, we noticed a drastic reduction of head and neck abscesses and nasal bone fractures, while oncology surgery remained stable.

Demographic Factors of Nasal Bone Fractures and Social Reflection

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-171
Author(s):  
Il Hwan Byun ◽  
Won Jai Lee ◽  
Tai Suk Roh ◽  
Jong Won Hong
Keyword(s):  
Bone Fractures ◽  
Nasal Bone ◽  
Demographic Factors

scholarly journals External Fixation of Unstable, “Flail” Nasal Fractures

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
George E. Anastassov ◽  
Ali Payami ◽  
Zain Manji
Keyword(s):  
External Fixation ◽  
Closed Reduction ◽  
Nasal Septum ◽  
Bone Fractures ◽  
Nasal Bone ◽  
Facial Fractures ◽  
Kirschner Wires ◽  
Nasal Bones ◽  
External Stabilization ◽  
Nasal Fractures

Nasal bone fractures are the most common among facial fractures. Usually these are adequately treated with closed reduction and internal and/or external stabilization with splints. However, there are clinical situations where the nasal bones are severely displaced, the nasal septum fractured and displaced, or there are external drape lacerations which preclude the use of nasal splints. If the nasal bones are reducible but unstable we consider them “flail” and in this case transmucosal, endonasal Kirschner wires are used for dorsal support until sufficient healing occurs. The technique is simple, quick, and predictable and causes minimal discomfort to the patients.

Comparison of Ultrasonography and Conventional Radiography in the Diagnosis of New Nasal Bone Fractures in Adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (SEMAR) ◽  
pp. 01-06
Author(s):  
Abdolhosayn Masoomi ◽  
Mohamad Momen Gharibvand ◽  
Hossien Rekabi ◽  
Mohsen Zakaeifar ◽  
Elahe khorami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Fractures ◽  
Nasal Bone ◽  
Conventional Radiography
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