In Chevallet fracture of nasal septum the mechanism of trauma is:: (A) Blow from above, (B) Blow from below, (C) Blow directly from front, (D) Any of the above
Answer is B. (b) Blow from below(Ref. Scott Brown, 8th ed., Vol 3; 1127)Blow directly from front will cause Jarjavay fracture.Blow from side may depress only one nasal bone. Side force can cause severe septal displacement, which can twist or buckle the nose.