Muhammad Bashir Can Walk Again

Muhammad Bashir's Story

Muhammad Bashir, a 56-year-old man from Lahore, had been suffering from knee pain for five years. He was a pillar of strength for his family once. However, due to his knee condition, he was unable to stand and walk without support. He needed assistance for even performing basic routine tasks and felt helpless and frustrated. Concerned about his condition, he consulted a doctor. After running an X-ray and some diagnostic tests, the doctor diagnosed Bashir with bilateral knee osteoarthritis. However, his right knee was more affected than the left, therefore, the doctor advised right total knee replacement (TKR) surgery. Unfortunately, the surgical cost was beyond his financial means.

He lives in a modest rented house with his five family members. Bashir is unemployed, his son is an office employee and brings in just PKR 27000 per month. With this meager monthly income, managing the house rent, alongside groceries and utility bills was extremely challenging, leaving no room for savings to pay for Bashir’s surgery. After struggling for a while, Bashir’s family learned about Transparent Hands and asked us for help. Recognizing the gravity of his situation, we promptly registered his case.

On 2nd August 2024, Bashir was admitted to PSRD, Lahore. The surgery was scheduled for 3rd August 2024. His right total knee replacement surgery was performed by Dr. Saleem Bashir. He skillfully managed his case and gave Bashir new hope in life. After receiving post-operative care and successful recovery, Bashir was discharged from the hospital on 6th August 2024.

Bashir described his emotions as follows:

“Suffering from intense knee pain felt like an endless fight. You didn’t just support my surgery; you gave me a healthy future. After my knee replacement, I feel full of energy again. The support I received was a ray of light during my dark hours. Thanks for being there for me!”

The successful surgery positively impacted Bashir’s quality of life. He can now stand, walk, and carry out his routine tasks without support. Bashir is happy to receive such incredible support from you. You have enabled him to spend his life with independence and face the challenges of life with courage. You proved to be a miracle in his time of need.