New socket
A new socket cast to your limb as it is today, with a test socket first, then your knee, pylon and foot moved across.
Best forA loose, painful or cracked socket on otherwise sound parts
FromPKR 40,000
For limbs you already own
Socket replacement and repairs
Most legs stop being comfortable long before the knee or foot wears out. A new socket made to your limb as it is now, with your existing parts moved across, often feels like a new leg for a fraction of the price.
At a glance
- For
- Legs and arms, made here or abroad
- Starting price
- PKR 40,000 new socket
- Clinic stages
- About 1 to 2 weeks
- Parts
- Reused after a bench check
Short answer
Can you make a new socket for a leg made in another country?
Usually, yes. Most knees, pylons and feet connect with standard adapters, so a new socket made from your cast can carry the parts you already own. A below-knee socket starts from PKR 40,000 (about US$140), and we check every part before reusing it.
Written and checked by the clinical team at Prosthetic Professionals. Last reviewed October 2026. General information only; your own surgeon or doctor decides when a limb is ready for fitting.
Signs your socket needs replacing
The limb keeps changing shape for years after an amputation, fastest in the first year or two. Weight changes, diabetes and age change it too. The socket does not change with it.
When you need many more socks than before, when the leg moves up and down as you walk, or when the skin breaks down in the same place again and again, the socket is telling you it no longer fits.
Overseas visitors often plan a socket change during a trip home. If we have photos and your old socket's details first, the work can usually be fitted into a stay of two or three weeks.
- You need far more socks than you used to
- The leg slips or clicks as you walk
- Sores or blisters keep coming back in the same place
What we replace and repair
We check the whole limb on the bench first, then quote only for what needs doing.
Liner, sleeve or lock
Replacement silicone liners, suspension sleeves, pin locks and valves, matched to your socket.
Best forTorn liners, loose sleeves, sticking pin locks
FromPKR 12,000
Foot, cover and alignment
A new foot or foam cover, and a laser alignment check that often fixes a limp that crept in over time.
Best forWorn feet, split covers, a leg that has started to feel wrong
FromPKR 15,000
Replacement and repair prices
We quote after the bench check, so you pay only for parts that need replacing.
| Build | What it usually includes | Typical range (PKR) | From (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New below-knee socket | Cast, test socket, final socket, parts moved across | 40,000 to 90,000 | about 140 |
| New above-knee socket | Cast, test socket, final socket, parts moved across | 70,000 to 150,000 | about 250 |
| Silicone liner | Economy to imported, sized to your limb | 30,000 to 120,000 | about 110 |
| Suspension sleeve or pin lock | Replacement matched to your socket | 12,000 to 45,000 | about 40 |
| Replacement foot | Cushioned heel to carbon foot | 15,000 to 500,000 | about 50 |
| Foam cover and stocking | Shaped to match the other leg | 8,000 to 30,000 | about 30 |
Minor adjustments and alignment checks during a socket job are part of the fitting. Converted at about PKR 278 to the US dollar, October 2026.
See every priceHow a socket change runs
Usually one to two weeks, so it fits inside most trips home.
- 1
Photos of the limb and the leg
Send photos of your limb, the whole leg and any labels on the knee and foot, so we can identify the parts.
- 2
Bench check
We take the leg apart and check every adapter, bolt, knee and foot for wear before deciding what to reuse.
- 3
Cast
A new cast of the limb, taking account of any sores or bony spots.
- 4
Test socket
You walk in a clear test socket and we adjust until the pressure is right.
- 5
Transfer and alignment
Your parts are moved to the new socket and aligned against a laser line.
- 6
Walk check
A final walk, a skin check and a plan for the next review.
If a part is close to failing, we tell you before the work starts, not after.
Making a socket last
Keep your weight steady where you can. A few kilograms up or down changes how the socket fits more than people expect.
Use socks to fine-tune the fit through the day, but count them. When the count keeps rising month after month, the next socket is due.
Clean the inside of the socket weekly with a damp cloth and mild soap, and let it dry. Sweat left inside breaks down liners and irritates the skin.
- Count your socks and note the number each month
- Clean the socket inside weekly
- Bring the leg in if it starts clicking or slipping
- Keep old parts that still work as spares
Questions about this fitting
Ask your own questionHow do I know my socket is worn out?
If you need many more socks than before, if the leg pistons up and down, if the edges are cracked, or if sores keep returning in the same spot, the socket no longer fits your limb.
Can it be done during a two-week visit home?
Usually, yes, if you send photos and the details of your leg before you travel. We plan the cast, test socket and final socket across your stay.
Will you give me back my old socket?
Yes, if you want it. Some people keep the old socket as a spare for emergencies, as long as it still fits safely.
Do you repair knees?
We service mechanical knees, replace bumpers and adjust settings. Hydraulic and microprocessor knees that need internal repairs usually go back to their maker, which we can arrange.
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Send photos of your leg and the labels on it
Photos of the whole leg, the knee and the foot, plus your limb, are enough for a first answer on what can be reused and what a new socket will cost.