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Broken Nose - Nose Fracture
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
A nose fracture is a break in the nasal bone. Most of the nose is made of cartilage, a soft spongy material. The upper portion of the nose has a bone underneath it called the nasal bone.
What are the causes and risks of the injury?
Following are some of the possible causes of a nose fracture: