DefinitionA nose fracture is a break in the bone or cartilage over the bridge, in the sidewall, or septum (line dividing the nostrils) of the nose.Alternative NamesFracture of the nose; Broken noseConsiderationsA fractured nose is the most common fracture of the face. It usually occurs after an injury and often occurs with other facial fractures.Sometimes, as a result of a blunt injury, the wall dividing the nostrils (septum) can separate.Nose injuries and neck injuries are often seen together because a blow that is forceful enough to injure the nose may be hard enough to injure the neck.Serious nose injuries cause problems that require a doctor's attention right away. For example, damage to the the lining of the septal cartilage can result in a collection of blood forming inside the nose.