Alignment systems and methods

A method, comprising:

• receiving light emitted from a light source in a first aperture defined by an alignment device;
• and
• directing the light from the first aperture defined by the alignment device to a second aperture defined by the alignment device such that light exits the alignment device from the second aperture, the second aperture disposed at an angle with respect to the first aperture,
• wherein the second aperture is disposed at an angle with respect to the first aperture.

A system, comprising:

• a first surgical device configured to be coupled to a patient;
• and
• an alignment adapter having a body, the body including:
• a planar surface, and
• a coupling mechanism for coupling the alignment adapter to the first surgical device such that the planar surface is parallel to an anatomical plane when the first surgical device is coupled to the patient and the alignment adapter is coupled to the first surgical device.

A method, comprising:

• placing a first surgical device relative to a patient;
• coupling an alignment device to the first surgical device, the alignment device including a planar surface;
• and
• aligning a fluoroscopic device with the planar surface of the alignment device.