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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 (broken bone) and dislocations. Immobilize or splint the hand, if possible. Cover the injury if bone is exposed (open fracture), with a clean towel, cloth, or gauze. Ice may help decrease the pain, but never apply ice for more than 20 minutes at one time, and never apply ice directly to skin. Seek medical attention.