Getting to Karachi from Mirpurkhas
The road runs west to Hyderabad, then south on the M-9 to Karachi. Coaches run on the route, but a car lets you stop and stretch with a fresh stump. Allow extra time for Karachi traffic on the way to University Road.
Coming from Tharparkar
From Mithi, Islamkot and the villages of Thar, the journey is long and the roads to Mirpurkhas or Hyderabad come first. Families usually plan one stay in Karachi. Life in the desert means sand, heat and often barefoot walking at home, so we talk about tough, simple parts and how to keep sand out of the foot and suspension.
Day trips or one stay
From Mirpurkhas, the assessment and casting can be one long day, with the test socket and fitting on later trips. From Thar, we line the visits up close together so the leg can be made, fitted and trained in one stay.
Choosing a foot for sand and village floors
Sand gets into everything. A simple, tough foot that is easy to clean suits desert life, and a Jaipur Foot suits walking barefoot at home. Rinse sand out of the foot and any lock or valve daily, and keep the liner clean and dry.