For families abroad
Arranging an artificial limb in Karachi from abroad
Many of the families we help are led by a son or daughter in Dubai, Riyadh, London or Toronto. Whether the limb is for a parent back home or for you on a trip to Karachi, most of the planning can happen on WhatsApp before anyone travels.
- WhatsApp any hour
- Written estimate first
- Visits planned around your dates
Clinically reviewed by Ummad Shafique Mughal, Consultant Orthotist and ProsthetistUpdated 6 October 2026
In short
How families abroad usually do it
Send photos of the stump and the surgery papers on WhatsApp. We reply with the options and an estimate in writing, so the whole family can see it before anything is made.
The patient then comes to the clinic in DHA Phase 2 Extension for the assessment, casting, test socket and fitting, usually over two to four weeks. You can join the important visits by video call.
Two kinds of trip
Arranging for a parent, or travelling yourself
For a parent or relative in Pakistan
- Send photos and papersStump photos and the discharge notes on WhatsApp.
- Get the options and estimateWe explain the choices and the likely price in writing.
- Join the important visitsBy video call at the assessment or fitting, if you wish.
- Someone local to helpA relative in Pakistan brings the patient to the visits.
If you are travelling to Karachi yourself
- Plan two to four weeksEnough for casting, a test socket, fitting and training.
- Book before you flyWe plan visits around your dates once we have seen photos.
- Stay near DHAShort daily trips to the clinic make training easier.
- Plan follow-upsWe tell you what can be checked by photo or video after you leave.
Time zones
We answer at whatever hour suits you
Karachi is on Pakistan Standard Time, five hours ahead of GMT. Our phone and WhatsApp are answered around the clock, so you can call after work in Dubai or before work in Toronto.
Save +92 337 8414002 in your phone and message us on WhatsApp; it is usually the cheapest way to talk from abroad.
WhatsApp is answered at any of these hours
- KarachiPKT, UTC+5our clinic
- DubaiUTC+4your time
- RiyadhUTC+3your time
- LondonUTC+0 or +1your time
- TorontoUTC-5 or -4your time
- New YorkUTC-5 or -4your time
What to send
What to send us on WhatsApp first
- Clear photos of the stumpFrom the front, the side and the end, in good light.
- The date and type of surgeryAnd the discharge summary if you have it.
- Height, weight and ageThey help us plan the parts.
- How the patient moves nowWalking with a frame, a wheelchair, or not yet standing.
- Your travel datesIf anyone is coming to Karachi for the fitting.
A typical trip
How a two to four week visit usually runs
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| Before you fly | Photos, papers and a video call; options and estimate agreed in writing. |
| Days 1 to 2 | Free assessment and casting. |
| Days 5 to 8 | Test socket fitting and adjustments. |
| Days 10 to 14 | Final limb fitted and aligned; training starts. |
| Days 14 to 21 | Daily training and small adjustments. |
| After you leave | Checks by photo or video, and a plan for the next visit. |
Arms and hands can be quicker; hip level legs and myoelectric arms usually need more time.
Practical tips
Planning the trip to Karachi
DHA and Clifton are close to the clinic; short trips make daily training easier.
From the airport the clinic is usually well under an hour by road, traffic allowing.
Bring your medical papers. If you are not a Pakistani citizen, check visa rules with your nearest Pakistani mission.
Summer is hot and humid; bring spare socks and expect to rest between sessions.
Questions
Questions from families abroad
Message us on WhatsApp at any hour.
Can I arrange an artificial leg for my father from abroad?
Yes. Send photos and papers on WhatsApp, agree the options and estimate in writing, and a relative in Pakistan brings your father to the visits. You can join by video call.
How long should I plan to stay in Karachi?
About two to four weeks for most legs and arms, if the stump is ready. Silicone hands and fingers can be quicker.
Can follow-ups be done after I leave?
Some checks can be done by photo or video. Socket changes need a visit, so we plan the next one with you.
Why have a limb made in Pakistan?
Many families find the cost far lower than abroad, and the patient can be fitted near family. Quality depends on the socket and the follow-up, which is why we plan both carefully.
Do you show prices in other currencies?
Our price guide shows rough conversions in dollars, dirhams and riyals. We charge in rupees.
Can you speak with the patient's doctor?
Yes, with the patient's permission. It helps when there is diabetes, heart disease or a slow-healing wound.
Talk to the clinic
Plan it on WhatsApp tonight
Send stump photos and the surgery date at any hour. We will reply with the options, the likely price and a plan that fits your travel dates.