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Facial Plast Surg
DOI: 10.1055/a-2593-3307
Original Research

Enhanced SJ Tripod Suspension Technique: Achieving Comfort and Predictable Outcomes in Severe Nasal Fracture Treatment

Sujai Joshi
1   Department of ENT, Eisha ENT Hospital and Laser Centre, Anand, Gujarat, India
,
Sidrah Mirza
2   Department of ENT, Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
,
Rajesh Yadav
2   Department of ENT, Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
,
Anbuchezian Ranganathan
3   Department of ENT, Kauvery Hospital Medical Services Pvt Ltd., Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Abstract

Introduction

Managing comminuted and complicated nasal fractures is challenging because it requires obtaining both functional and cosmetic satisfaction.

Objectives and Hypothesis

This research examines patient satisfaction with the closed reduction strategy paired with the use of SJ tripod suspension and splintage technique for severe nasal fractures. Our hypothesis is that proper duration of internal and external splintage is the key to satisfying results.

Study Design

Case series.

Methods

A total of 186 consenting individuals presenting over 10 years with severe nasal fractures underwent this technique. The average duration of splintage was 10 days. Patients assessed their satisfaction using a visual analog scale.

Results

Out of the total 186 cases, 183 cases were highly satisfied with both functional (98.91%) and cosmetic (91.39%) outcomes.

Conclusion

The tripod suspension and splintage approach is an effective and comfortable technique for the closed reduction and splintage of comminuted and complicated nasal fractures.

Keywords

closed reduction - long term splintage - tripod suspension - severe nasal fractures


Publication History

Accepted Manuscript online:
28 April 2025

Article published online:
09 May 2025

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