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Turf toe is a joint injury to the big toe that can cause pain and swelling. It usually takes two to three weeks to heal.
Typical costs: |
- For patients covered by health insurance, the typical out-of-pocket cost for turf toe treatment consists of a copay or coinsurance of 10%-50%. Turf toe treatment typically is covered by health insurance.
- For patients not covered by health insurance, turf toe treatment typically costs less than $500, but can reach $1,000 or more for imaging to diagnose the problem and possibly a cast or boot and crutches.
- For example, an X-ray can cost $100-$1,000 or more, but the average cost of a foot X-ray[1] is $170, according to NewChoiceHealth.com. An MRI typically costs about $1,000-$5,000, and the average cost for an MRI of the foot[2] is about $1,500, and the average cost for a CT scan of the foot[3] is $1,100, according to NewChoiceHealth.com.
- At BetterBraces.com, a walking boot or air cast [4] costs $20-$200. At BraceShop.com, a walking boot costs $85-$190. Or, application of a foot and leg cast costs about $250, not including doctor fee. Crutches typically cost about $15-$100.
Related articles: X-Ray, CT Scan, Crutches, Physical Therapy
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What should be included: |
- An X-ray -- or, in some cases a CT scan or MRI -- might be necessary to diagnose turf toe.
- In some cases, the doctor will tape the toe or prescribe a cast or hard walking boot to wear while the injury heals. It might be necessary to use crutches during this time.
- A doctor also might prescribe an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication.
- WebMD has an overview of turf toe[5] .
Additional costs: |
- In some cases, after the injury has healed, physical therapy ($50-$350 per session) might be required to treat stiffness and regain strength in the big toe.
Discounts: |
- Drugstores and websites that sell air casts and walking boots sometimes offer discounts. For example, BraceShop.com has a savings club[6] that offers a 5% discount for signing up.
Shopping for turf toe treatment: |
- A sports medicine doctor or a podiatrist would treat turf toe. The American Podiatric Medical Association offers a podiatrist locator[7] . It is important to make sure the podiatrist is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine or the American Board of Podiatric Surgery[8] , depending on their area of specialty.
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Material on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always consult your physician or pharmacist regarding medications or medical procedures.
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External Resources: |
- newchoicehealth.com/Directory/Procedure/108/Foot%20X-Ray
- newchoicehealth.com/Directory/Procedure/46/MRI%20Foot,%20Ankle,%20Leg,%20Hip%20(Lower%2...
- newchoicehealth.com/Directory/Procedure/13/Foot%20CT%20Scan
- www.betterbraces.com/walking-braces?p=1
- www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/turf-toe-symptoms-causes-and-treatments
- www.braceshop.com/productcart/pc/viewContent.asp?idPage=151
- www.apma.org/Directory/FindAPodiatrist.cfm
- www.abps.org/content/resources/FindADoctor.aspx
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