My fascination in the use of stem cells lies in their potential to replace tissue that has been lost or destroyed, such as bone, muscle and cartilage. This is because a stem cell can not only renew itself, it can also undergo differentiation – that is, it can produce a different type of cell. The [...]
As a surgeon, how can I not be excited by the promise 3D printing technology offers my patients? 3D printing uses computer control to add layers of a material to create a 3D object. Add to this the revolutionary technological changes occurring in bioprinting, where cell patterns can be printed while keeping the cells alive. [...]
The use of modern plastics and carbon-fibres in these prosthetics, along with electronic technologies which can adapt to different tasks, mean today's prosthetics are more personalised to individual needs.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is an iconic book written by Roald Dahl in 1964, and made into a movie in 1971. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a well known book with lovable characters. Charlie and his mother lived in a very small abode with Charlie’s four grandparents. All the grandparents, although lovable, are [...]
One of the most frequent questions is can I kneel after knee replacement. For many years it was a challenge for patients to kneel after knee arthroplasty.
With collaboration from Sydney University and Allegra Orthopaedics, Dr Hartnell is the Chief Medical Advisor for the latest technology in bone graft substitution.
Stem cells are a provocative topic and certainly one that I think will be called upon in the future.
Dr Hartnell is involved in the latest tendon reconstruction study.
The reason I love medicine is because everyone is individual and every problem is unique.
Working with an amazing team from Wellington, New Zealand, Dr Hartnell is involved with the latest robotic prosthetic hand for upper limb amputees.
