Nechomah -“Yes, Health, but a fracture of a toe that is not very painful and she could walk on the foot would not likely need more than a supportive comfortable shoe (not that she would be wearing flip-flops in the winter) and a pain reliever. What else would a podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon do for it?”
You meant well, but the way a medical professional looks at the situation – is not what it probably is, but to look at all probabilities. And to determine that – you must do a x-ray!
Because of that, there is the slight possibility of the need for internal fixation.
And as a side topic, it seems that she doesn’t have insurance.
I haven’t been there in a long time, but what I remember is that Kupat Cholim is pretty cheap. Not having money is not an excuse for not seeking medical care!