A prosthetic joint kit, particularly well suited for an elbow, transmits
load through the prosthetic joint through a pair of spherically shaped
bearing surfaces so as to transmit load over a relatively large area
rather than at a point or over a line of contact. The prosthetic joint
kit may be configured in a modular manner wherein a plurality of
interchangeable stem structures, bearing structures and/or bearing
inserts of various types are available. Construction in this manner
enables a surgeon to configure the prosthetic joint to best suit the
needs of the patient. For example, the surgeon may employ a modular
flange for compressing a bone graft, a tissue fastener for securing soft
tissue to a portion of the prosthetic joint, a cam for limiting the
amount by which the prosthetic joint articulates or a bearing insert for
tailoring the degree of varus/valgus constraint.