A system and method is provided in which natural bone removed during a
joint surgery is retained along with the natural attachment of the
associated soft tissues. For instance, in a hip surgery, a portion of the
greater trochanter is removed while retaining the soft tissue
attachments. An implant and the bone portion are provided with mating
features, such as a keystone configuration. The keystone configuration
can include mating male and female dovetail configurations. The bone
portion can be engaged to the mating feature of the implant to support
the natural bone and its soft tissue attachment in an anatomically
appropriate position.