the present invention provides an orthopaedic implant including a base device having a device surface and a fixation material attached to at least one portion of the device surface . the fixation material is configured to provide a minimally sufficient adhesive force to resist natural pull out caused by forces acting on the base device after implantation and bone growth . also provided is a method of manufacturing an orthopaedic implant . a base device with a device surface is provided and a minimally sufficient adhesive force , that can resist natural pull out caused by forces acting on the base device after implantation and bone growth , is determined . a proper amount of fixation material sufficient to provide an adhesive force equal to the minimally sufficient adhesive force is determined and fixation material is applied to the device . when the proper amount of fixation material is applied to the device surface , application is stopped .