Laminated socket Rs 40,000 to 90,000
A durable resin socket with socks or a soft insert, fitted to your existing parts.
- Check of every part
- Test socket
- Re-alignment
New socket, same leg
Socket replacement for an artificial leg that no longer fits
Stumps change: they shrink after surgery, and change again with weight, age and health. When the socket stops fitting, you usually do not need a whole new leg. We make a new socket and move your knee, pylon and foot across, as long as they are still in good condition.
- Free first assessment
- Test socket before the final leg
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Reviewed by Ummad Shafique Mughal, Consultant Orthotist and Prosthetist. Updated October 2026.
In short
What is socket replacement?
The short answer
Socket replacement means making a new socket for your stump and fitting it to the parts of your existing leg. The knee, pylon, adapters and foot are checked, cleaned and moved across if they are still sound, and the leg is aligned again. It is the most common job in the first years after amputation, because the stump keeps shrinking for a year or more.
A replacement socket costs from Rs 40,000 to about Rs 200,000, depending on the design.
Is it right for you?
When it is time for a new socket
Usually a good fit if
- You need many more sock layers, or the leg feels loose
- Pain, rubbing or red marks that do not fade
- Weight gain or loss since the leg was made
- A cracked or damaged socket
We may advise waiting, or something else, if
- The knee or foot is also worn out; we price those separately and honestly
- The stump is still shrinking quickly; a temporary socket may make sense first
- Only a small adjustment is needed; we will do that instead
What is kept
What we replace and what we keep
Everything is checked. Only what needs replacing is replaced.
| Part | Usually | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | Replaced | Made for the stump you have now |
| Liner | Replaced if worn or the wrong size | A worn liner undoes a new socket |
| Pylon and adapters | Reused if sound | Checked for wear and cracks |
| Knee | Reused if sound | Serviced if needed |
| Foot | Reused if sound | Replaced if cracked or flattened |
Cost in 2026
What a replacement socket costs
The written estimate lists the socket and any other part that needs replacing, so you decide.
Replacement socket
Rs 40,000 to 200,000local to imported build
Flexible inner socket Rs 80,000 to 160,000
A soft inner wall inside a rigid frame, for comfort when sitting and in the heat.
- Check of every part
- Test socket
- Re-alignment
Socket for a liner Rs 100,000 to 200,000
A slim socket for a silicone liner with pin lock or vacuum.
- Check of every part
- Test socket
- Re-alignment
Indicative ranges. A firm figure comes in writing after the free assessment and does not change without your agreement. Full cost guide.
Your visits
Usually three or four visits
Check
We check the fit, the skin and every part of the leg.
Casting
A new impression of the stump as it is now.
Test socket
A clear socket checked under load.
Fitting
Parts moved across and the leg re-aligned.
Coming from out of town? Tell us your dates and we will plan the visits close together.
Why sockets stop fitting
In the first year after amputation, the stump keeps shrinking as swelling goes down and unused muscle wastes. Later, weight gain or loss, ageing, diabetes and kidney disease all change its size and shape. A socket that fitted perfectly on day one can be loose and rubbing a year later, and that is normal, not a fault.
Signs it is time
- You need noticeably more sock layers than when the leg was new
- The stump moves up and down in the socket as you walk
- Pain at the end of the stump or over a bone
- Red marks that have not faded twenty minutes after taking the leg off
- A crack, a creak or a change in how the leg feels
Keeping what still works
The knee and foot are often the most expensive parts of a leg, and they usually outlast the first socket. We check each part, and if it is sound we reuse it, which keeps the cost down. If a foot has flattened or a knee needs servicing, we tell you and price it separately, so you can decide whether to change it now or later.
If you live far from Karachi
Before you travel, send us photos on WhatsApp: the stump on its own, the leg, and how many sock layers you are using. That helps us judge whether a new socket is due and plan the visits so they fit into one stay where possible.
Travelling to us?
Replacing a socket 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 socket replacement
Do I need a whole new leg or just a new socket?
Usually just a new socket, if the knee, pylon and foot are still in good condition. We check every part and tell you honestly.
How much does a new socket cost?
From Rs 40,000 for a laminated socket to about Rs 200,000 for a liner socket system.
How do I know my socket is too big?
If you need noticeably more sock layers than when the leg was new, and the leg still rocks, slips or pinches, it is time for a check.
How long does a socket replacement take?
Usually three or four visits over one to two weeks: check, casting, test socket and fitting. Patients from out of town can often fit it into one stay.
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