The City of Hialeah is the sixth largest municipality in Florida, serving over 224,000 residents living in approximately 20-square miles.
Crutches cost about $15 to $40 for a basic pair or up to $100 or more for deluxe forearm crutches. Physical therapy might be necessary for regaining strength and balance. Several sessions per week at $50 to $75 per hour for six to eight weeks could cost $1,000 or more.
Physical Therapy. As always, acute management of ankle fractures involves analgesics for pain, immobilization, and patient comfort. Use either a well-padded posterior splint or a stirrup splint to keep the patient from bearing weight on the ankle until definitive treatment is instituted in 3-4 days.