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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.
The need for a fracture reduction or reduction of a dislocation is not gender or age specific, but rather is dependent on the severity and location of the injury. Care must be taken not to overlook the need for correct restoration of bone and joint position (reduction) to ensure complete return of function.