Method of making an orthopaedic bearing

摘要

An implantable orthopaedic bearing (10) comprises a metallic or ceramic component (16), a non-crosslinked layer of polymer (26) secured to the metallic or ceramic component, and a crosslinked layer of polymer (24) secured to the non-crosslinked layer of polymer. The components can be assembled together by compression moulding. The metal body (28) can have a porous coating (30) on its outer surface, with the non-crosslinked layer of polymer moulded to the outer surface.