Nose - MUA

Correction / Manipulation of a fractured nose MUA = Manipulation under Anaesthesia

Speciality ENT
Urgency elective, urgent
Duration 5 to 20 min
Blood Loss minimal
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic
Pain mild (+)
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours) to overnight stay
Full Recovery 4 to 8 weeks
Additional Info Recovery time varies according to severity of the injury / Post-operative bleeding is possible / usually plaster for 1 week / should be carried out within 2 weeks of the injury
created by Dr Taija Nicoli

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