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NSU Senior VP Performs First Intelligent Silver™ Surgery in Eastern U.S.
H. Thomas Temple, M.D.
On August 19, H. Thomas Temple, M.D., performed the first proximal femoral replacement with an advanced silver coating in the Eastern United States. The patient who is benefiting from this cutting edge procedure is a 55 year old female. The complex procedure involved replacing the patient’s femoral (thigh) bone, and followed two previous procedures in 2014 to eradicate the bone tumor and infection.
According to Dr. Temple, cases of bone cancer requiring bone removal or severe bone loss for other reasons can result in infections, leaving the patient with temporary or permanent life-altering damage. Dr. Temple used the Intelligent Silver coated MUTARS® prosthesis to replace the patient’s missing bone. This implantable device is coated with a layer of silver which combats infection by reacting when bacteria contact it. The FDA evaluates and approves each patient that may be a candidate for the Intelligent Silver MUTARS prosthesis, as it is a new and unique technology for the United States.
“I am happy to be on the front-end of using devices that can not only help patients achieve long-term health, but also impact on healthcare economics by reducing the financial burden of chronic infections” Dr. Temple stated.
Dr. Temple is a world-renowned orthopedic oncologist practicing at the newly established Center for Orthopedic Innovations and was recently appointed Sr. Vice President of Translational Research and Economic Development at Nova Southeastern University. He received intense training in musculoskeletal disaster cases at Walter Reed Medical Center and the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital.
“We at Mercy are very excited to be a part of new cutting edge technology, most importantly those that allow us to better care for our patients. With Dr. Temple’s expertise and these new technologies we are giving new hope to many patients” said Joe Pino, Interim CEO at Mercy Hospital