The present invention provides a joint implant component as well as a method for the implantation thereof. The joint implant component (1), in particular of a hip endoprosthesis, has a proximal joint section (10), a distal anchoring section (30) and a transition section (20) having a fixation structure (21) between the joint section (10) and the anchoring section (30), the fixation structure being arranged in at least one part of the perimeter of the transition section (20) as an elongate recess (22) for guiding suture material.