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pragya sharda

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on: Jul 18, 2018
A nasal fracture needs to be repaired immediately after the trauma to avoid malunion or nonunion.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

A Le Fort III fracture involves a transverse fracture of the maxilla, which results in a fragmentation of the palate and upper alveoli.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Chou

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
Intranasal manipulation is required to elevate depressed bone or cartilage that may be pushed into the paranasal sinuses. This needs to be done as soon as possible to bring the injured parts into apposition.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
The Le Fort classification of fractures is useful in determining the appropriate method of reduction and stabilization. A Le Fort I fracture is a transverse fracture of the maxilla, fragmenting of the upper alveoli and palate.


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