The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has made a groundbreaking advancement in healthcare by introducing 3D-printed PEEK implants, a high-performance, customised bone replacement option now accessible in Pakistan. Designed and manufactured in-house by AKUH experts, these implants mark a transformative step towards enhancing healthcare quality, affordability, and accessibility for patients needing complex bone surgeries. These 3D-printed PEEK (polyether ether ketone) implants, tailored to fit patients’ needs precisely, offer numerous advantages: they are strong, lightweight, and biocompatible, which reduces infection risks and supports faster recovery. The ability to produce these implants in-house at AKUH significantly reduces costs compared to imported alternatives, making advanced bone replacements affordable for many Pakistanis. Dr Shahzad Shamim, Professor and Section Head of Neurosurgery at AKUH, commented on the impact of this innovation: “3D-printed PEEK implants are a game-changer in surgery, not only improving the accuracy of surgeries but also offering better integration with the human body, leading to faster recovery times and improved patient outcomes.”