Implants for the treatment of pelvic support conditions and methods of implementing the same. The present invention provides a high-density radiation shielding enclosure manufactured by cold casting a liquid refined iron ore or taconite composite material into a mold of an enclosure of an appropriate shape and size to house an x-ray imaging system. The invention also discloses a method of preparing a class of iron chelating agents related to desferrithiocin, all of which contain a thiazoline ring. The MEMS switches are preferably latched into position at least when in the open position, for example by using an permanent magnet, so that no power is consumed by the open switches. The cord is rotatably attached relative to the body portion.