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 23, 2008 appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of Zimmer Holdings, Inc. Savings and Investment Program for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.

/s/ Crowe Chizek and Company LLC

South Bend, Indiana
June 23, 2008