Small repairs Low cost
Bolts, straps, sleeves and small adjustments, often done quickly.
- Full check
- Quote first
- Re-alignment
Keeping your leg working
Artificial leg repair, before a small problem becomes a big one
Artificial legs wear: foot shells crack, liners tear, bolts loosen and knees start to click. Most repairs are quick if they are caught early, and a worn part left too long can damage the rest of the leg, or your skin.
- Free first assessment
- Test socket before the final leg
- Answered 24/7
Reviewed by Ummad Shafique Mughal, Consultant Orthotist and Prosthetist. Updated October 2026.
In short
What can be repaired on an artificial leg?
The short answer
We check the whole leg: socket, liner, suspension, pylon, adapters, knee, foot and cover. Small repairs, such as tightening bolts or replacing a strap, a sleeve or a foot shell, are often quick. Larger repairs, such as a cracked socket, a worn knee or a broken foot, may need a part to be ordered or a new socket made. You always get the cost before any work starts.
Repair costs range from a few thousand rupees for small parts to the price of a new socket or knee for major work.
When to come in
When your leg needs a repair
Bring the leg in if
- You hear new clicks, creaks or squeaks
- The leg feels loose, wobbly or different
- You see cracks in the socket, foot or pylon
- The liner, sleeve or cover is torn
Stop using the leg and call if
- The socket has cracked through
- The knee gives way unexpectedly
- A bolt or adapter has come loose and the leg twists
- The foot or pylon is visibly bent or broken
Common repairs
Common problems and how we fix them
Indicative costs; your quote is given after we have looked at the leg.
| Problem | Usual fix | Indicative cost |
|---|---|---|
| Loose bolts or the leg twisting | Tighten and re-align | Low |
| Torn foot shell or worn sole | Replace the shell | Rs 5,000 to 25,000 |
| Torn liner or sleeve | Replace | Rs 6,000 to 150,000 |
| Worn straps, cuffs or Velcro | Replace | Low |
| Cracked socket | Minor: repair; through the wall: new socket | New socket from Rs 40,000 |
| Clicking or worn knee | Service or replace | After inspection |
| Broken or flattened foot | Replace the foot | Depends on the foot |
Cost
What repairs cost
You always see the cost before we start, and we compare repair with replacement honestly.
Part replacement Priced per part
Foot shells, liners, feet and adapters replaced with matched or better parts.
- Full check
- Quote first
- Re-alignment
Major work Quoted after inspection
Cracked sockets, worn knees or broken feet, with repair and replacement compared.
- Full check
- Written quote
- Options explained
Indicative ranges. A firm figure comes in writing after the free assessment and does not change without your agreement. Full cost guide.
Your visits
How a repair visit works
Check
We look at every part of the leg, not just the one you noticed.
Quote
You get the cost before any work starts.
Repair
Parts fixed or replaced, sometimes ordered in.
Re-check
Alignment and fit checked so the leg walks as it should.
Coming from out of town? Tell us your dates and we will plan the visits close together.
Warning signs not to ignore
- A new sound: clicking, creaking or squeaking
- The leg feels looser, wobbly or turns slightly as you walk
- Visible cracks, especially near the socket rim or where parts join
- A foot that feels flat or hard
- A liner or sleeve that has torn or thinned
- New rubbing, pain or red marks on the stump
Why early repair saves money
A torn foot shell exposes the foot inside to grit and wear. A loose adapter lets parts rub and crack. A torn liner can damage the skin and the socket. Caught early, each of these is a small, inexpensive fix; left for months, it can mean replacing an expensive foot or knee, or weeks off the leg while the skin heals.
What not to do at home
Please do not turn the alignment screws, glue or tape a cracked socket, wrap wire around loose parts or heat any part to reshape it. Each of these can make the leg unsafe or turn a small repair into a big one. If something feels wrong, stop and call.
If you live far from Karachi
Send us a photo or short video of the problem on WhatsApp, and a voice note of any new sound. That often tells us what is wrong and which parts we may need, so we can order them before you travel and keep your visit short.
Travelling to us?
Getting a repair if you live in another city or country
Tell us your city or country and your travel dates when you call. We plan the visits as close together as the stump allows, so most patients can finish the casting, test socket and fitting in one stay, whether they come from Quetta or fly in from Dubai, with a shorter trip later for adjustments if needed.
Questions
Questions about the artificial leg repair
My leg has started clicking. Is it serious?
Often it is a loose bolt, a dry part or a worn foot shell, which are quick to fix. Sometimes it is a worn knee. Have it checked soon; small problems are cheaper to fix early.
Can a cracked socket be repaired?
A small surface crack can sometimes be repaired. A crack through the socket wall is not safe; stop using the leg and call us, because a new socket is usually needed.
How much does a repair cost?
From a few thousand rupees for small parts and adjustments to the price of a new socket or knee for major work. You always get the cost before we start.
Can I tighten the bolts myself?
Please do not adjust the alignment screws yourself; small changes affect your knee, hip and back. If something feels loose, call us.
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