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.
1 The doctor probably will either recommend exercises to do at home or suggest physically therapy, which costs about $50 to $75 per session for a total of up to $1,000 or more. 2  An artificial ankle joint has a lifespan of 10 to 15 years, so it might need to be replaced in the future. And the medical information company Pearl Diver estimates the average total cost at about $43,000. 2  Ankle replacement typically is covered by insurance, according to podiatric surgeon Dr. Leonard R. Janis.