A member asked:

What is left nasal ala fracture? what is treatment?

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Dr. Blake Miller answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Broken nose: "ala" means "wing." you fractured the lateral aspect of your nose. Protection and non-operative treatment if nondisplaced. It'll heal in about 6 weeks.

Answered 2/28/2013

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