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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.
Here's How: 1  Get the ice on quickly. Icing is most effective in the immediate time period following an injury. 2  Perform an ice massage.. Apply ice directly to the injury. 3  Don't forget to elevate. Keep the injured body part elevated above the heart while icing -- this will further help reduce swelling.  Watch the clock.