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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.
In a closed fracture reduction, after examination of the skin, nerve function, and circulation, an x-ray is taken to determine the current position of the fracture fragments. Often an x-ray of the opposite or uninjured side is also taken and used as a guide during the reduction.