Ghulam Haider Can Walk Now

Ghulam Haider's Story

Ghulam Haider, a 44-year-old resident of Jhang, had been experiencing pain and stiffness in his left knee for many years. The discomfort made even simple movements like walking, standing, and climbing stairs increasingly challenging. Concerned about his worsening condition, Ghulam Haider received medical advice from a doctor. After a thorough examination, X-rays, and medical tests, the doctor diagnosed him with left knee osteoarthritis. To relieve his pain and restore his mobility, the doctor recommended a left total knee replacement (TKR) surgery. However, the cost of the procedure was far beyond his financial capacity.

Ghulam Haider lived in a small one-room brick house with his wife and two children. He worked as a brickmaker at a brick kiln, earning just PKR 25,000 per month. This meager income barely covered their basic household expenses, including food and shelter. The thought of affording such an expensive surgery was overwhelming for him. As his condition continued to deteriorate, he and his family began to lose hope. Desperate for a solution, Ghulam Haider turned to Transparent Hands for assistance.

On January 17, 2025, Ghulam Haider was admitted to PSRD (Pakistan Society for Rehabilitation of the Disabled) in Lahore. The surgery took place on January 18, 2025. Dr. Saleem Bashir successfully performed his total knee replacement. He stayed in the hospital for three days. After receiving post-operative care, Ghulam Haider was discharged in satisfactory condition on January 21, 2025.

With heartfelt gratitude, Ghulam Haider shared his happiness as follows:

“For a long time, I lived with unbearable pain. I was unable to move freely or work properly. I never imagined that I would walk without this discomfort again. Today, I feel like I have been given a new life. I am grateful for your kind support and I will always remember this generosity.”

Ghulam Haider loooks forward to living an independent life. Now, he can carry out his routine tasks and perform efficiently at work. His family is deeply grateful to you for helping Ghulam Haider and giving him a pain-free life.