RADIOLUCENT BONE PLATE SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE

摘要

Apparatus, systems and methods for making, using, implanting, and visualizing portions of a medical implant are provided. One such implant includes a bone plate (30) comprising a radiolucent material having at least one aperture. The implant includes a fastener (32) comprising a radiolucent material adapted to extend through the aperture. The fastener has a distal end and a proximal end, with at least a portion of the proximal end comprising a radiopaque material. A fastener lock (34) is included, adapted to engage the fastener proximal end to maintain the fastener position relative to the bone plate. At least a portion of the fastener lock comprises a radiopaque material. In this manner, at least a portion of the implant is adapted to be visible on a radiographic image.