Nasal fractures are the third most common among all fractures and the first among all facial bone fractures. Its central location and ledge make it even easier. Fractures of the nose can occur both only with the bones of the nose, and together with the nasal septum. In this case, fractures can be open, closed, with or without displacement.

The most common cause of a broken nose is a fight. Other most common causes are various accidents, falls and sports activities. Recently, nose fractures associated with airbag systems used in cars have also been recorded. The shape of nasal fractures also varies depending on the direction of impact.

A frontal impact, along with simple fractures of the nose, can lead to a complete flattening of the outer part of the nose.
As a result of a side impact, one nasal bone may be injured, and with a strong impact, bones, as well as the nasal septum. Septum fragments can pass through each other, which can become a serious obstacle to repositioning.

Blows directed from the bottom up are much less common. In this case, severe fractures of the septum and dislocation of the 4-carbon cartilage occur.