Muhammad Asif Awaits Knee Arthrodesis

Muhammad Asif's Story

Muhammad Asif, a 40-year-old resident of Sialkot, had a road accident and he was taken to a local hospital for emergency treatment. The doctor evaluated his condition and applied a plaster cast to his right leg to heal the fracture. Unfortunately, his pain and discomfort didn’t settle down and he consulted a doctor at a nearby hospital. After performing an X-ray and some lab tests, the doctor diagnosed Asif with septic arthritis. The condition is caused by an infection that spreads to the joint fluid and tissues, often due to bacteria, viruses, or fungi. To treat this issue, the doctor recommended knee arthrodesis, also known as knee fusion.

Due to this condition, Asif experiences pain while carrying out routine tasks. What makes it worse for him is that he can’t afford to pay for the surgery. Muhammad Asif lives in a rented house with his wife and two children. He is the family’s only breadwinner, works as a daily wage laborer, and earns just PKR 15000 per month. With this meager monthly income, he barely manages to pay for the house rent, utility bills as well as groceries. This much-needed surgery is very costly and he cannot afford it. During this time of need, Asif turned to Transparent Hands and asked us for help.

He said with teary eyes:

“I feel pain and swelling in my knee and daily tasks have become challenging for me. I am a laborer and it is affecting my work. I am unable to manage my pain, which makes it challenging to stay active at work. My income is insufficient and I have no savings to pay for the surgery. My family relies on me for living expenses. Please support me during this time of need.”

Asif is hopeful that generous donors like you will help him. Please contribute for his knee surgery which will enable him to walk again with independence.