Thermoplastic Splint for Use after Nasal Fracture

Drezner, Dean A.

doi:10.1177/019459989411100127

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“…This again is comparable to any type of expensive commercially available splint type. 14,15 A relatively newer finding was formation of small granulations along the anterior end of the tailor made splint in 0.95% of the cases. It was most likely due to a relatively loose septal stitch that allowed the splints to move and rub against the septal mucosa resulting in formation of reactive granulations at that spot.…”

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Custom Made Internal and External Nasal Splints : A Cost Effective Alternative

Waleem

Ayub

Ahmad

et al. 2021

PAFMJ

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Objectives: To evaluate the usability and effectiveness of tailor made internal and external nasal splints after nasal surgery. Study Design: An observational study. Place and Duration of Study: Combined Military Hospital Kohat, from Nov 2015 to Aug 2017. Methodology: the study was carried out on 523 patients who underwent nasal surgery by the same team of surgeons. Custom made free of cost internal and external nasal splints were used as required. Complications pertaining to the use of nasal splints were recorded. Results: The custom made splints were found to be an excellent and cost effective alternative of commercially available expensive splints. The benefits and pitfalls were comparable. Conclusion: Where these free of cost splints does the job they as well save a lot of money and can be used as an effective alternative to commercially available splints.

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Custom Made Internal and External Nasal Splints : A Cost Effective Alternative

Waleem

Ayub

Ahmad

et al. 2021

PAFMJ

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“…This is likely a product of surgeon preference and post-graduate training which is based on anecdotal tradition rather than randomized controlled studies. 20,35 It is well-reported in the literature that many surgeons use splints after reduction regardless of specialty. 6,15-16 Splints support and protect the nasal bones and cartilages, helps with the adherence of the skin to the underlying framework, aid in elimination of dead space and helps maintain reduction.…”

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Nasal Bone Fractures: Differences Amongst Sub-Specialty Consultants

Cohn

Othman

Toscano

et al. 2020

Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol

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Background: Nasal fractures constitute the largest proportion of facial trauma each year, however, there is no consensus management. In this study, we investingated the role of the consultant and the functional and aesthetic outcomes of procedures performed to address nasal bone fractures. Methods: A retrospective chart review of patients who sustained nasal bone fractures was conducted from 8/1/14 through 1/23/18. Categorical variables were analyzed using chi-squared testing and Fisher’s exact test, where appropriate, while continuous variables were compared using Mann–Whitney U testing. Results: During the study period, 136 patients met inclusion criteria for full analysis. The mean age of this cohort was 47.6 ± 20.2 years with the majority identifying as African–American (53.7%) and male (67.2%). Otolaryngologists were significantly more likely to assess pre-operative nasal obstruction (100%) compared to plastic surgeons (24.1%) ( P < .001). Otolaryngology elected operative management (53.3%) at a significantly higher rate than plastic surgery (24.1%) ( P = .005). Additionally, otolaryngology was significantly more likely to manage patients in an outpatient setting (91.2%), whereas plastic surgery more commonly performed inpatient management (57.1%) ( P = .006). Plastic surgery averaged a significantly shorter amount of time from presentation to operative management (7.3 ± 10.7 days) compared to otolaryngology (20 ± 27.7) ( P = .019). Consulting service was not associated with a need for revision surgery. Conclusions: Consultants across subspecialties differ in the management of nasal bone trauma. A more standardized approach is warranted by all individuals involved in the care of maxillofacial trauma patients.

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“…1 The external dressing keeps the nasal bridge in alignment for one to two weeks, while the fractured bones set in place. 1 Common splinting methods include the use of Plaster of Paris (POP), thermoplastic splints, 2 self-adhesive padded aluminium splints 3 and many other designs. 4,5 All these methods have their proponents but may have one or more disadvantages in the way of being cumbersome, timeconsuming, bulky, conspicuous and expensive.…”

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