Questions and answers
Questions people ask about prosthetic limbs
The questions that come up most on calls and WhatsApp, grouped by topic. If yours is not here, ask us directly; we answer day and night.
At a glance
- Topics
- Costs, travel, the limb, aftercare
- Questions
- 16 short answers
- Language
- English or Urdu
- Ask us
- Phone or WhatsApp, 24/7
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.
Costs and payment
What is the cheapest prosthetic leg you make?
The simplest sound below-knee leg starts from PKR 80,000, about US$290. A toe filler and insole for a partial foot starts lower, from PKR 10,000.
Why do you give a range instead of one price?
Because the final price depends on the limb, the parts you choose and how many test sockets are needed. The range shows where most people land; the exact figure is written down after the assessment.
Do prices include the walking training?
Yes. Limb prices cover the assessment, casting, test socket, the finished limb, alignment and training. Travel, accommodation and shoes are not included.
Can the price be paid in instalments?
Ask us when you call. We explain the payment arrangements before anything is agreed, and the agreed price is always written down first.
Travel and visits
Where exactly is the clinic?
At Office #13, Main University Rd, Block 13 A, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi 75900, on Main University Road. The clinic is on Google Maps, and we send the location pin on WhatsApp when your first visit is booked.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Visits are booked in advance so the prosthetist has time set aside for you. Call or WhatsApp to arrange a time, day or night.
Can someone else bring my photos and documents for me?
Yes. A family member can bring documents or send them on WhatsApp. The person being fitted has to come to the clinic for casting and fitting.
Do you speak English as well as Urdu?
Yes. Assessments, updates and written plans can be in English or Urdu, whichever the family prefers.
About the limb
What is a test socket and why do I need one?
A clear plastic socket made before the final one. It shows exactly where the limb presses, so the final socket can be shaped to fit. We use one for every limb.
What is the difference between a sleeve and a liner?
A sleeve rolls over the top of the socket and the thigh to hold the leg on. A liner is worn directly on the limb and connects to the socket with a pin, lanyard or seal. Liners usually feel closer; sleeves are simpler.
How heavy is a prosthetic leg?
A below-knee leg usually weighs around one to two kilograms with the shoe, and an above-knee leg more. We choose light parts where they make a real difference.
Will people be able to tell I wear a prosthesis?
Under clothes, often not. A shaped foam cover and a skin-tone stocking make the leg look natural, and good alignment makes the walk look natural too.
After the fitting
What should I do if the socket starts to hurt?
Take the limb off, rest the skin and look for redness that does not fade. If it keeps happening, call or send photos; a small adjustment usually fixes it.
How long before I need a new socket?
Often within the first year or two, because the limb shrinks after an amputation. After that, many people go several years between sockets.
Can you help if my leg breaks while I am abroad?
Send photos and a video and we will tell you what is likely wrong and whether a local prosthetist can fix it. For a new socket or major repair, plan a visit.
Do you keep a record of my limb?
Yes. We keep the details of the parts, the alignment and the socket, so future repairs and replacements are quicker.
Did not find your question?
Most questions are easier to answer with a photo. Send two or three photos of the limb, the amputation date and what you want to know, and we will reply on WhatsApp.
For costs, see the price list; for travel, international patients; for the stages, the fitting process.
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Ask your own question
Call or WhatsApp at any hour. A photo of the limb helps us give you a real answer instead of a general one.