A prosthetic system that includes a prosthetic implant and a support
structure secured to an inner surface of the cavity in the end of the
bone is disclosed. The support structure defines a channel that extends
through the length of the support structure. The prosthetic implant is
received in the channel, and a portion of the prosthetic implant is
secured to an inner surface of the channel by an adhesive. The stem of
the prosthesis beyond the channel may be cemented or uncemented. The
support structure may have an approximately funnel shape. The support
structure may be a hollow porous cylindrical sleeve. The support
structure may comprise a pair of partially hemispherical components
arranged in spaced apart relationship thereby defining a channel between
the pair of components. The support structure may comprise a plurality of
pedestals secured to the inner surface of the cavity of the bone.