A nonmodular tibial prosthesis having a retainer for a modular bearing on
the superior surface of a tibial base, a nonmodular primary bearing
directly molded to the base, and a mechanical release member mounted on
the tibial base in contact with the nonmodular primary bearing. The
release member includes a wedge portion with a superiorly posteriorly
inclined face, and is designed to be driven anteriorly upon actuation so
as to force the primary bearing off of the tibial base, after which the
primary bearing and release member are removed and replaced with a
modular bearing.