The invention concerns monolithic foam sleeves that comprises titanium or
titanium alloy foam having a porosity of 50 to 85% and possesses a
proximal surface, a distal end, an interior wall that defines an interior
channel and extends from the proximal surface to the distal end; and a
terraced outer surface that tapers such that said sleeve is widest at the
proximal surface and most narrow at the distal end.