# The University of Pretoria plans to revolutionise wound care in South Africa with 3D-printed skin. Researchers have created special scaffolds that fit each wound, helping burns and ulcers heal faster. These skin substitutes have been found to lower the risk of rejection, reduce infection, and they cost less. Patients have also been found to recover more quickly and feel better both physically and emotionally. This new technology is set to make a big difference in hospitals and people’s lives across the country.
UP researchers use 3D printing to revolutionise wound care in SA