A shock-absorbing shoulder replacement system has a glenoid cup suitable for affixing to the glenoid surface of a scapula, ahead positioned so as to bear against the glenoid cup, a rod affixed to or integral with the head on the side of the head opposite the glenoid cup, a humeral component having a shaft suitable for receipt by the humerus and having a portion extending outwardly of the humerus, and a resilient member cooperative between humeral component and the bead such that the head is resiliently mounted in relation to the humeral component. The portion of the humeral component has a receptacle therein suitable for receiving an end of the rod therein. The rod has a threaded surface that can be connected to a nut such that a distance between the head and the humeral component can be adjusted.
