Testicular trauma
Testicular trauma occurs when a testicle is injured by penetrating of blunt force such as an accidental kick to the scrotum, causing the testicle to tear or resulting in the loss of the whole testicle.1
What does treatment look like?1
Because the testicles are located in the scrotum which hangs outside the body, they do not have muscles and bones to protect them, making it easier for them to be struck or hit.
If trauma occurs, the severity and treatment are determined by physical exam. Depending on the severity of the injury, this will determine the level of treatment.
If the exam is normal, the urologist may provide pain medication and recommend a jock strap for scrotal support.
If the injury is more serious and the testicle is torn, treatment may include:
- If there is good blood flow, the urologist may fix the tear with stitches.
- If there is not good blood flow to the testicle and it cannot be fixed, an orchiectomy, or surgical removal of the testicle, may be required.
Feel whole again
If you’ve experienced testicular trauma and need to have one or both of your testicles removed, there is an alternative that can help you maintain the look, feel, and shape of your scrotum.2
References
1 Testicular Trauma. Urology Care Foundation. https://www.urologyhealth.org/urology-a-z/t/testicular-trauma. Accessed August 2024.
2 Data on file at Coloplast.
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