A provisional prosthetic system that replicates the characteristics of a
corresponding, nonprovisional femoral prosthesis. The provisional
prosthetic system may include a frame component and a shell component.
The frame component of the provisional prosthetic system may be
configured to be attached directly to a resected femur. In one exemplary
embodiment, the frame component is impacted onto the resected femur to
firmly seat therewith. Once the frame component is secured to the
resected femur, a shell component of the provisional prosthetic system
may be positioned on and secured to the frame component. In one exemplary
embodiment, the frame component is made from a metallic material. This
allows for the frame component to maintain the rigidity necessary to
facilitate proper trialing. In another exemplary embodiment, the shell
component is a plastic.