A generally wishbone-shaped disposable radiolucent retractor, including a transverse portion, a first leg extending from the transverse portion, a second leg extending from the transverse portion, wherein the first and second legs define a plane, a first plate operationally connected to the first leg and spaced from the transverse portion, and a second plate operationally connected to the second leg and spaced from the transverse portion. The first and second leg define and angle of about 35 degrees. The retractor is made of a generally electrically insulating nonmagnetic radiolucent material, such as nonporous medical grade thermoplastic resin.
