Intramedullary, longitudinal implant

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A device for implantation in an intramedullary space of a bone via a curved insertion path, the device comprises a curved proximal portion extending along an , arc substantially similar to an arc of the curved insertion path the proximal , portion , including a coupling arrangement at a proximal end thereof adapted to couple to a , tool for one of intramedullary implantation and explantation and a flexible distal , portion extending from a distal end of the proximal portion the distal , portion , extending substantially straight in an unstressed state and having flexibility sufficient , to permit being along the arc of the insertion path substantially without permanent , deformation.