Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Aim:To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasonography and conventional radiography in identifying nasal bone fractures. Methods: A cross-sectional investigation was carried out in the Department of Radiology. An investigation was conducted on 100 individuals who required assessment for nasal bone fracture, either for clinical or forensic reasons. The investigation included the use of conventional Waters and lateral nasal bone view radiography, as well as high resolution ultrasonography. The diagnostic accuracy was determined using the negative likelihood ratio (LR-), positive likelihood ratio (LR+), specificity (Sp), and sensitivity (Se). The NPV and PPV were calculated as well. Results: The average age of the patients was 30.43±3.75 years. The research comprised a male youngster who was 10 years old as the youngest patient, and a guy who was 55 years old as the oldest patient. Out of the 100 patients, 78 were diagnosed with nasal bone fractures based on physical examination, whereas the other 22 patients were considered normal but were further studied owing to legal reasons. Out of the 78 confirmed occurrences of nasal bone fractures, conventional radiography detected a fracture line in 70 cases. Conclusion:High-resolution ultrasonography is a precise method for assessing nasal bone fractures. High-resolution ultrasonography may serve as a substitute for conventional radiography.