A biometric sensor (1-9) for detecting biometric parameters, comprising: a prosthesis for one of a joint and a bone (10, 20; 110, 120) having at least one biometric sensor, the at least one biometric sensor operable to measure at least one biometric parameter selected from the group consisting of pressure, tension, shear, position of the prosthesis, and vascular flow at the joint, bone, or in an adjacent surrounding of the joint or bone (10, 20; 110, 120).