One embodiment of the present invention relates to a prosthesis,
comprising: an acetabular cup, wherein the cup has an open end and a
closed end, wherein the open end of the cup is defined by a rim and
wherein the rim has an outer facing surface; at least one cavity disposed
in the rim, wherein the cavity extends from a first end of the cavity at
the outer facing surface to a second end of the cavity that is towards
the closed end of the cup, and wherein the cavity comprises an undercut
at the second end of the cavity; a locking ring; and at least one tab
extending from the locking ring, wherein the tab comprises a first leg
and a second leg having a separation therebetween, wherein each leg has a
first end and a second end, wherein the first end of each leg is at the
locking ring, wherein the second end of the first leg comprises a tab
protrusion, and wherein at least the second leg is resilient such that
the separation between the first leg and the second leg is reduced when
the second leg is deflected towards the first leg; wherein the locking
ring is removably locked to the cup by placement of the locking ring
adjacent the rim and insertion of the tab into the cavity such that the
second leg presses against a sidewall of the cavity to initially deflect
the second leg towards the first leg as the tab enters the cavity and the
tab protrusion of the first leg is urged into the undercut by the second
leg subsequently deflecting back away from the first leg.