Endoprosthesis, such as a stent, includes at least one annular element
defined by a first set of strut members interconnected to define apices
proximate opposite sides of the annular element. The annular element
further includes a foot extension extending between at least one pair of
circumferentially-adjacent strut members. The foot extension has first
and second foot portions extending circumferentially from corresponding
ends of the circumferentially-adjacent strut members, and are contoured
to provide at least two areas of flexure. The first and second foot
portions are joined at a toe portion of the foot extension, and define a
circumferentially-directed apex between the pair of
circumferentially-adjacent strut members. Preferably, at least one or
more additional annular elements, each defined by interconnected strut
members, are provided. The annular elements are generally expandable
between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration. The
annular elements are longitudinally aligned and connected at connection
locations. Preferably, each connection location includes a foot
extension, such as by an overlapping pattern between the
longitudinally-adjacent annular elements or by a connector extending
therebetween.