A conically-shaped glenoid implant (1) having a fastening means for the
acceptance of a conventional prosthetic glenoid insert (7) and a hole (9)
located thereon for the acceptance of a locking means. The fastening
means are preferably notches (11) while the locking means is preferably
reverse barbs (13). An optional screw (3) or keels (19) may be located on
the exterior surface of the cone (2) for additional securement of the
conically-shaped glenoid implant (1) in the glenoid (6) and to prevent
rotation of the cone (27). By using the present invention, bone ingrowth
is achieved because sheer forces are converted to compressive forces and
surface area for ingrowth is significantly increased.