Abstract
In the correction of a crooked nose, the important element is the maintenance of the nasal bones in the new position until sufficient callus has formed to produce a natural attachment. Various devices have been used for the purpose, the earliest one being the use of adhesive tape. This was followed by various types of braces, the most Fig. 1.—Front view of brace, showing A , set screw for raising or lowering pelotte and B , adjusting screw for moving pelotte to right or left. Fig. 2.—Side view of brace showing even pressure applied to side of nose. commonly employed being that devised by Joseph of Berlin. Nearly all rhinoplastic surgeons of my acquaintance agree that the brace in use has many disadvantages. Patients complain of severe headaches, when the nasal pelotte is tightened; furthermore, the long round shank frequently turns, so that when much pressure is applied it rides
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