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A Dr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD , Family Medicine, answered. You can manage a closed fracture on a daily basis by elevation of the extremity, ice in the early stage (be careful not to burn the skin - keep a layer of padding between the ice bag and the skin), and rest. Good nutrition and adequate hydration is also important.
Fractures that are not severe may be placed in a splint and sling, or a lightweight, fiberglass cast. If the bone is no longer straight because of the fracture, it must be reduced (straightened). 1  The health care provider may be able to use local anesthesia and reduce the fracture. 2  In other cases, surgery may be needed. 3  The break may need to be fixed with a plate and screws, pins, or other metal or plastic hardware.