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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.
If you have osteopenia, your fracture risk should be assessed based on the presence of the risk factors discussed previously. There are mathematical models (most notably FRAX) that make this easy. If your risk is low enough, calcium and vitamin D alone (without medications) should be enough. If your calculated risk is high, the use of medications along with calcium and vitamin D significantly reduces fracture risk. Nearly all people with osteoporosis should strongly consider medication treatment.