In this drawing, a 20-year-old's pelvis is represented in pink, and a 79-year-old's pelvis in black. The difference between the two is approximately one inch in width. Image created by Laurence ...

The shape of your pelvis can have an impact on the ease (or difficulty) of vaginal birth. However, many other factors play a role, too. Share on Pinterest Your pelvis is a group of bones located in ...

Fractures of the pelvic ring are potentially life-threatening complications of high-energy trauma, such as that caused by motor vehicle collisions (Figure 1A). 1 The primary mode of death from these ...