An implant (6) is provided for implantation in a condyle (21) of a
proximal tibia. The implant is shaped in such a way that an anterior edge
(63) at least approximately simulates the anterior contour of the tibial
plateau (2). The implant is dimensioned such that it does not extend as
far as the margin of the tibial plateau in the posterior and lateral
directions and is shaped like a plate in such a way that it is free from
form-fit anchoring elements and can be pushed in the manner of a drawer
into a recess of the tibial plateau and can be cemented. The implant
permits maximum preservation of the bone tissue and soft tissue, and the
necessary resection and the implantation can both be performed by what is
essentially a purely anterior approach.