Marina they will teach you how to use the crutches and possibly get the correct height for you . We put like foam noddles on them to make it easier too. There are different types of crutches it takes awhile to get use to it . A knee scooter will help when out and about .
As you have said, K Atie, I am anticipating that the physio will help with the crutches - I have got both types - elbow and full length so I have a choice. I ordered a knee scooter today though, they are not as expensive as I had thought they would be. My main worry is that I have got a 20 step staircase that I have to scramble up when I get home and that will be a huge challenge for me - scrabbling up on my backside!! Ah well, what will be will be, no use getting wound up about it all. I am finding it nigh on impossible not to use my foot and I must just do my best.