The method forms a thin layer of metal mesh on the surface of the implant for the bonding with a porous surface layer to prevent the formation of notches within the body of the implant. The layer of metal mesh can be formed by a number of known methods including conventional welding processes such as...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US5443510?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5443510 - Porous coated implant and method of making same