Karachi (September 11, 2025): In a groundbreaking medical achievement, Jinnah Hospital Karachi has successfully performed its first artificial knee replacement surgery on a cancer patient.
According to hospital officials, the complex surgery, worth 3.5 million PKR, was conducted free of cost for a 26-year-old young patient suffering from knee cancer. This marks the first time in the hospital’s history that an artificial knee has been implanted for a cancer case.
👨⚕️ Surgery Details
- Duration: 4 hours
- Lead Surgeon: Dr. Farrukh
- Surgical Team: Dr. Muzaffar, Dr. Wali, Dr. Shahid, Dr. Khushhal
- Plastic Surgery Team: Dr. Agha Waseem, Dr. Mehak, Dr. Komal, Dr. Farooq
Dr. Farrukh stated that the patient had cancer in the knee and lower leg, but after the successful operation, all medical tests have returned normal, with no signs of cancer remaining.
💰 Cost & Accessibility
- The artificial knee implant normally costs 1–1.1 million PKR,
- Jinnah Hospital provided it to the patient completely free of charge.
- The implant, used globally, has a lifespan of 20–25 years, offering the patient a chance at a normal and healthy life.
🌟 Why It Matters
This successful surgery is a major milestone for Pakistan’s public healthcare system, proving that world-class cancer treatment and advanced prosthetic surgery are now possible at no cost to patients.
