<P> If a person is fully awake and has no pain of the pelvis medical imaging of the pelvis is not needed . </P> <P> As the human body ages, the bones become more weak and brittle and are therefore more susceptible to fractures . Certain precautions are crucial in order to lower the risk of getting pelvic fractures . The most damaging is one from a car accident, cycling accident, or falling from a high building which can result in a high energy injury . This can be very dangerous because the pelvis supports many internal organs and can damage these organs . Falling is one of the most common causes of a pelvic fracture . Therefore, proper precautions should be taken to prevent this from happening . </P> <P> A pelvic fracture is often complicated and treatment can be a long and painful process . Depending on the severity, pelvic fractures can be treated with or without surgery . </P> <P> A high index of suspicion should be held for pelvic injuries in any one with major trauma . The pelvis should be stabilised with a pelvic binder . Ideally this should be a purpose made device, but improvised pelvic binders have also been used around the world to good effect . Stabilisation of the pelvic ring reduces blood loss from the pelvic vessels and reduced the risk of death . </P>

Bedrest places the person at risk for the following except