Radiolucent bone plate systems and methods of use

Details Radiolucent bone plate systems and methods of use Radiolucent bone plate systems and methods of use

2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Woodall, Nicholas (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S280000, C606S289000, C606S290000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07998180

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

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