Kamran Saleem Awan- Foot Expert- Prosthetics and Orthotics

24/03/2026

Restoring Mobility. Rebuilding Lives.
Prosthetics | Orthotics | Diabetic Foot Care
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📞 Hotline for Pakistan 03345025245

03/02/2026

09/07/2025

Are you a Diabetic? Your Feet Deserve Special Care!
If you’re living with diabetes, regular slippers or sandals could be silently harming your feet.
Don’t wait for a wound to turn into a life-changing problem.

Off-Loading Sandals are specially designed to:
Reduce pressure on sensitive areas
Prevent diabetic foot ulcers
Protect you from infections & amputations
Support healing if you already have a wound

Most diabetics in Pakistan only realise the risk after it’s too late. You can avoid this.

https://arthromax.pk/diabetic-patient-should-wear-special-off-loading-sandals/

01/07/2025

The first and the largest Prosthetics, Orthotics and Podiatry ecosystem in Pakistan. www.arthromax.pk/arthromax-ecosystem/

The first and the largest Prosthetics, Orthotics and Podiatry ecosystem in Pakistan

www.arthromax.pk/arthromax-ecosystem/

28/06/2025

The first and the largest Prosthetics, Orthotics and Podiatry ecosystem in Pakistan

www.arthromax.pk/arthromax-ecosystem/

27/06/2025

https://arthromax.pk/the-arthromax-ecosystem-transforming-prosthetics-orthotics-and-diabetic-foot-care-in-pakistan/

The Arthromax Ecosystem: Transforming Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Diabetic Foot Care in Pakistanby Kamran Saleem AwanBlogWhen it comes to regaining mobility, dignity, and quality of life after limb loss or foot complications, most patients in Pakistan face an overwhelming journey. They must navigate...

16/06/2025

Fuel your glow inside and out Nutradvice steps into aesthetics!

16/06/2025

Why Are Orthotic Standards Declining in Pakistan?

It's time we address a harsh truth: many orthotists today lack the hands-on skills to fabricate appliances or select materials correctly—and that’s putting patients at risk.

Without structured training and licensing, orthotists are graduating without the ability to make the devices they prescribe.
If they can’t build it, they can’t guide a technician to build it either.

This is one of the biggest reasons why orthotic quality is deteriorating every year.

In this new blog, I break down the real causes behind this decline—and how we can fix it through practical training, material knowledge, and national licensing.

Read now and be part of the change:

Why Orthotic Standards Are Falling: The Urgent Need for Structured Training, Fabrication Skills, and Licensing in Pakistanby Kamran Saleem AwanBlogWhy Orthotic Standards Are Falling: The Urgent Need for Structured Training, Fabrication Skills, and Licensing in PakistanThe profession of orthotics sit...

09/06/2025

Why Certification Matters in Diabetic Footwear
Did you know that ill-fitted diabetic shoes can do more harm than good? In this blog, we explore why diabetic orthotics require certified professionals, the risks of unqualified care, and how our 6-month Arthromax Certified CPO Program is raising the bar for diabetic foot treatment in Pakistan.

Why Certification Matters in Diabetic Footwear! Did you know that ill-fitted diabetic shoes can do more harm than good? In this blog, we explore why diabetic orthotics require certified professionals, the risks of unqualified care, and how our 6-month Arthromax Certified CPO Program is raising the b...

09/06/2025

Why Licensing in Diabetic Orthotics Should Be a National Priority in Pakistan

Over 33 million people in Pakistan are living with diabetes — and many are at risk of developing diabetic foot complications, including ulcers, infections, and even amputations.
While custom diabetic orthotics (shoes and insoles) can prevent many of these complications, unfortunately, not all providers are qualified or licensed.

Too often, diabetic patients turn to:
Untrained cobblers
Local shoe vendors
Clinics without certified staff

This leads to:
Improper fittings
Unsafe materials
Missed clinical signs
Increased amputations
Licensed care matters.

In many countries, diabetic orthotics are only provided by licensed orthotists, prosthetists, or podiatrists—ensuring proper assessment, materials, and accountability.
Yet in Pakistan, there is no national licensing framework for these vital professionals.

At Arthromax, we’re committed to:
Providing care only through trained, certified professionals
Using internationally recognized methods and materials
Advocating for ethical, regulated practice in Pakistan

It’s time for change:
Introduce licensing for orthotists and podiatrists
Raise awareness among patients
Encourage insurance support for licensed care
Integrate certified services into all healthcare systems

Let's start the conversation. Share your thoughts or experiences below.

Need diabetic foot care? Call us at 0334-5025245 to book a licensed assessment today.



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24/05/2025

A Toe Too Late

Mr. Ramon was a 62-year-old retired mechanic, known in his neighborhood for always fixing something with a smile. He had lived with type 2 diabetes for over 15 years. He managed his sugar levels fairly well, but like many, he underestimated the quiet danger lurking at his feet.

It started with a small callus on the outer edge of his right foot, just below the small toe. Ramon didn’t pay it much mind—he had walked thousands of miles in those old, worn-out sneakers. He didn’t feel any pain because his diabetes had dulled the nerves in his feet. That callus, however, was masking a deeper pressure ulcer that slowly grew beneath the surface.

He continued walking on it daily, unaware that every step was making it worse. He didn’t have proper diabetic shoes—no offloading, no cushioning, and certainly no custom insoles to redistribute pressure.

By the time Ramon noticed the redness and swelling, the infection had already set in. A quick trip to the clinic turned into an emergency referral. Despite wound care and antibiotics, the damage was too advanced. The only way to save the rest of his foot—and his life—was to amputate his small toe.

“I never imagined losing a toe from something so small,” he later said, looking down at his foot. “If only I had known how important the right shoes were.”

Today, Ramon wears custom diabetic footwear. He visits his podiatrist regularly and checks his feet every morning. He shares his story with others, hoping to spare them the pain and regret he lives with daily.

Lesson: Proper diabetic shoes aren’t a luxury—they’re a necessity. They help redistribute pressure, prevent blisters and calluses, and protect areas of the foot most vulnerable to ulcers. For patients with diabetes, especially those with neuropathy or a history of foot wounds, wearing the right shoes can mean the difference between walking confidently or facing amputation.

Don’t wait for a “toe too late.” Protect your feet—before it costs more than you imagined.