For families overseas
Arranging a prosthetic limb for family in Pakistan
You are in Dubai, Riyadh, Doha, London, Toronto or Houston, and your father, mother or brother needs a limb in Pakistan. You want to know it is being done properly without being there for every visit. This is how we work with families in that position.
At a glance
- Updates
- Photos and video on WhatsApp
- Price
- Agreed in writing before work starts
- Video call
- During the assessment, if arranged
- Clinic
- Office #13, Main University Rd, Block 13 A, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi 75900
Can I arrange a prosthetic leg for my father from abroad?
Yes. Send photos of his limb and his medical notes on WhatsApp, and we will tell you what he is likely to need and a first price. A family member in Pakistan brings him to the clinic; you can join the assessment on a video call, the price is agreed in writing, and you receive photos and video at each stage.
Written and checked by the clinical team at Prosthetic Professionals. Last reviewed October 2026. General information only; your own surgeon or doctor decides when a limb is ready for fitting.
How it works when you are not in Pakistan
You decide; he does the walking; we keep you in the picture.
- 1
You message us
Send photos of the limb, the amputation date, his age, his health conditions and a short video of him moving about at home.
- 2
We give a first view
Which prosthesis is realistic for him, a first price range and how many clinic visits he will need.
- 3
Assessment with you on the call
A family member brings him to the clinic, and you can join on a WhatsApp video call while we examine the limb and agree the plan.
- 4
Price agreed in writing
The build and the price are written down and sent to you before any work starts.
- 5
Updates at each stage
Photos of the test socket, a video of his first steps and a note after each visit.
- 6
After the fitting
Care instructions for him and for you, and follow-up visits planned around the family's routine.
Being realistic about an older parent
Many of the limbs families arrange are for parents in their sixties and seventies, often after a diabetic amputation. A well-fitted leg can give them back standing, transfers and short walks at home, and for some a good deal more.
It can also be hard work. Walking on a prosthesis takes strength and balance, and heart, lung or eye problems may limit how far they go. Sometimes a simpler leg for home plus a wheelchair outside is the kindest plan.
We tell you plainly what we expect after the assessment, so the money goes on something your parent will use.
- Standing up and sitting down safely
- Moving between bed, chair and toilet
- Short walks at home and to the mosque
- Longer distances, for some
What we send you
So you can see the work from wherever you are.
Written plan and price
The build, the parts and the price, sent before any work starts.
Photos at the test socket
Pictures of the test socket on the limb and what we changed.
Video of first steps
A short video when he first walks in the finished limb.
Care notes for the family
How to put the limb on, check the skin and when to call us.
Getting to the clinic
Most families in Karachi bring their parent by car or ride-hailing. Clinic visits are booked in advance, so the waiting is short, and a family member or helper is welcome at every session.
If your parent lives outside Karachi, plan for a stay near the clinic for the clinic stages. We will tell you the number of visits before they travel, so the family can arrange it.
For the stages and timings, see the fitting process, and for prices, the price list.
Things families ask us to show them
Short pictures and videos we send most often.
Questions from families abroad
Ask your own questionCan I pay for my parent's limb from abroad?
Ask us when you call. We explain the payment options from your country before anything is sent, and the agreed price is written down first.
Can I join the assessment on a video call?
Yes, if we arrange the time in advance. Many families join on WhatsApp video so they can hear the plan and ask questions directly.
My mother is 72 and diabetic. Is a leg realistic?
Often, yes, once the wound has fully healed and her doctor agrees. We look at her strength, balance and the other foot before advising, and we will tell you honestly if a wheelchair-based plan would serve her better.
Who brings my father to the clinic?
A family member, a neighbour or a paid helper. They are welcome in every session, and it helps if the same person comes each time to learn the care routine.
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Send his photos and notes
Photos of the limb, his medical notes and a short video of him moving at home are enough for a first answer. We will reply on WhatsApp.