Elastic orthopedic implant and method of manufacturing thereof

An orthopedic implant, comprising:

• a bridge including first, second, third, and fourth corners;
• a first leg extending from the first corner of the bridge;
• a second leg extending from the second corner of the bridge;
• a third leg extending from the third corner of the bridge;
• a fourth leg extending from the fourth corner of the bridge;
• the bridge, comprising a first section and a second section, wherein the first section comprises:
• a central surface,
• a first surface that tapers from the central surface to a first end transition at the first corner of the bridge and a second end transition at the second corner of the bridge,
• a second surface that tapers from the central surface to a third end transition at the third corner of the bridge and a fourth end transition at the fourth corner of the bridge, and
• the tapers of the first and second surfaces provide the first section with a non-uniform cross-section, thereby flattening the profile of the orthopedic implant;
• and
• the orthopedic implant comprising a shape memory material such that the orthopedic implant is movable between an insertion shape and an implanted shape.