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  Managing a bone fracture involves a systematic approach to ensure proper healing, restore function, and prevent complications. The treatment depends on the fracture’s type, location, severity, and patient factors like age and health. Below is a concise overview of fracture management, covering diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, based on current medical understanding.   1. **Diagnosis** Accurate diagnosis is critical for effective management: - **History and Physical Exam**: Assess the mechanism of injury (e.g., trauma, overuse), symptoms (pain, swelling, deformity), and neurovascular status (circulation, sensation, movement distal to the fracture). - **Imaging**:   - **X-rays**: Primary tool to confirm fracture, determine type (e.g., transverse, oblique, comminuted), and assess alignment.   - **CT/MRI**: Used for complex fractures (e.g., intra-articular, pelvic) or to evaluate soft tissue/vascular damage.   - **Bone Scans**: Occasionally...