Prof. Mashudu Tshifularo Cures Deafness with 3D-Printed Middle Ear Transplant

Опубликовано: 06 Сентябрь 2026
на канале: The Africa I Know
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South African doctor Prof. Mashudu Tshifularo made history in 2019 as the first surgeon to cure deafness using 3D-printed middle ear bones. This groundbreaking surgery, performed at the University of Pretoria and Steve Biko Academic Hospital, represents a revolutionary leap in medical science, offering hope to millions with hearing loss.

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