A previous fracture does not have one automatic Wafid/GAMCA outcome. A healed injury, a current fracture, ongoing pain and restricted movement are different situations, and the examining clinician must assess the person, records and applicable requirements. Be accurate about the history and bring useful documents if you have them. An old X-ray, a surgeon’s note or an affidavit can support a conversation, but none is a guaranteed medical-fitness certificate.
Separate a healed fracture from a current problem
Tell the examining clinician whether the injury is healed, whether surgery was performed, whether metal plates or screws remain, and whether you have pain, weakness, swelling, restricted movement or ongoing treatment. Do not diagnose yourself as “fully fit” because the fracture happened years ago, and do not assume that hardware automatically means unfit.
The relevant question may involve function, current symptoms, the job’s physical demands, the destination’s rules and the centre’s examination process. A radiologist can interpret an image, but the final medical-centre decision is not made by a private report alone.
What to bring if available
- Previous relevant X-ray images and the written radiology reports.
- Operation notes, discharge summaries and physiotherapy or orthopaedic records.
- A treating orthopaedic clinician’s assessment, if you already have one.
- Current treatment information, medicine names and any restrictions.
- Your passport, appointment slip and identity documents.
- The assigned centre’s written request, if it asked for specific records.
Do not delay an appointment to create a large file that a clinician did not request. Bring originals or clear copies and keep a private backup. If a record is in Urdu, ask the receiving authority whether a translation is needed.
An affidavit is not the same as a medical report
A personal declaration or affidavit can state what you remember, but it cannot establish bone healing, range of motion or medical fitness by itself. Do not treat an affidavit as compulsory unless the current assigned centre or official authority specifically requires it for your case. Before spending money on notarisation, ask the centre what document it actually needs.
An affidavit should never replace an authentic report, hide surgery or change dates. If the centre asks for a declaration, write only facts you can support and ask whether a particular format is required.
Further imaging or review may be requested
The centre may ask for an examination, relevant imaging or specialist review when appropriate. Every old fracture does not automatically require a new X-ray, and applicants should not order unnecessary radiation exposure simply to prepare. New imaging should follow a clinician’s or centre’s instruction and should answer a clear clinical question.
Chughtai Lab and Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre publish radiology services, including X-ray services, but branch availability, appointment requirements and report use must be confirmed directly. Their names do not mean that a report is automatically Wafid-approved or that the assigned centre must accept it.
Previous records may explain the history, but they do not promise that the centre will skip its own imaging, complete the examination on the same day or issue a particular result. Review time varies; ask the centre for the expected next step rather than relying on a fixed one- or two-day promise.
Questions to ask before the appointment
- Does the centre want old images, reports, a clinician letter or all three?
- Is an affidavit actually required for this case?
- If a new X-ray is requested, what body part and what clinical question apply?
- Does the centre require a particular provider or report format?
- Are there separate charges, and will I receive a receipt?
- When will the records be reviewed and how will I receive the official update?
Common mistakes
- Saying “no previous injury” when there was surgery or continuing treatment.
- Bringing only a cropped phone photo instead of the complete report.
- Assuming a private report guarantees a Wafid decision.
- Paying for notarisation without confirming that an affidavit is requested.
- Repeating imaging without a clinician’s reason.
- Claiming that a metal plate is always accepted or always rejected.
Frequently asked questions
Can an old healed fracture affect a Wafid medical?
It can be relevant to the clinician’s assessment, but this guide cannot predict a result. Current symptoms, function, job and applicable rules matter.
Should I bring my previous X-rays?
Yes, if available and relevant. Bring the images and written reports, but ask whether the centre will also perform its own examination.
Is an affidavit compulsory?
Not as a universal rule confirmed by this guide. Ask the assigned centre before paying for notarisation.
Will a private radiology report be accepted?
Acceptance must be confirmed with the assigned centre. A report can help explain history without replacing the centre’s process.
Can metal plates or screws affect the assessment?
They may be relevant to the clinician’s review, but hardware alone does not provide a universal pass or fail answer.
Will I need another X-ray?
Not automatically. Follow an appropriate clinician or centre instruction and ask what the image is intended to assess.
Sources and last checked
Sources checked on 29 September 2026:
- Chughtai Lab radiology services: Chughtai Lab radiology services
- Shaukat Khanum radiology services: Shaukat Khanum radiology services
- Wafid medical examination regulations: Wafid medical examination regulations
The provider pages show services, not universal Wafid acceptance. This guide is preparation information, not a medical-fitness decision.