EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-65958 on Form S-8 of Zimmer Holdings, Inc. of our report dated June 8, 2006 appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of Zimmer Holdings, Inc. Savings and Investment Program for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004.

/s/ Crowe Chizek and Company LLC

South Bend, Indiana
June 26, 2006