A prosthesis and method for a ball and socket joint. The prosthesis includes a first component including an anchoring shank and a metaphyseal portion. The metaphyseal portion includes a first articular surface configured to move in translation relative to the anchoring shank. An intermediate component includes a first articular surface configured to engage with the first articular surface on the metaphyseal portion, and a second articular surface configured to engage with the ball and socket joint.

 
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