An articulating hemiarthroplasty prosthesis (10) for use in arthroplasty
is provided. The prosthesis includes a stem (12) for implantation at
least partially within the medullary canal (14) of a long bone (16) and a
collar (20). The collar (20) is operably associated with the stem (12)
and extends outwardly therefrom. At least a portion of the collar (20)
includes a resorbable material. The prosthesis includes a head (30) and a
cup (46) for engagement with the head (30).