The man with the silver bone

Tham (left) had to have his infected implant – held by Dr Choong – replaced with a silver-coated megaprostheses. — Photos: KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The Star

In his mid-30s, contractor Tham Moh Gee was at the prime of his life.

His business was doing well, he travelled frequently, played sports, and was surrounded with good friends and a loving, supportive family.