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Nose fracture - Prevention

Alternative Names

Fracture of the nose; Broken nose

Prevention:

Wear protective headgear while playing contact sports, riding bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, or rollerblades.

Use seat belts and appropriate car seats when driving.

$Nasal fracture$

Reviewed last on: 1/30/2008
James L. Demetroulakos, MD, FACS, Department of Otolaryngology, N. Shore Medical Center, Salem, MA. Clinical Instructor in Otology Laryngology, Harvard Medical School. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.