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Is It Advisable To Travel And Play After Treating Nasal Bone Fracture?

Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015

Question: My son age 8 had a nasal bone fracture and had a closed reduction procedure done. We are scheduled to go on a spring break vacation late next week. Is it ok for him to play on a beach or in the pool at 18 days since the repair occurred?

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it is ok!

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Wound /fracture healing is very good and very fast in children and generally the fracture should unite within 2-3 weeks post surgery .

Since already 18 days have passed and you are going next week only , so i think it is ok and safe for him to play on the beach.

Just ask him to be a bit careful and avoid any deep pressure/blow on the nose directly .

I am sure he will be fine!

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (22 minutes later)

Actually the day he will be playing in the pool and beach will be the 18th day. Is this too soon?

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes that will be too soon

Detailed Answer:
Hello

If it is the 19th day , then it is too soon and i would advice you to be careful and restrict him from playing in the pool.

The ideal time would be after 4 weeks although in children 3 weeks is also sufficient for the fracture to unite completely.

Take care!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad