Wednesday, September 3, 2008

How to Rehab a Fractured Penis?

I have never designed an exercise program for someone that has fractured a penis but you never know when you will need to know.

Here is an article that may help you know what to do.

Fractured Penis: a Review

S.L. Sawh; M.P. O'Leary; M.D. Ferreira; A.M. Berry; D. Maharaj
Int J Impot Res. 2008;20(4):366-369. ©2008 Nature Publishing Group


Abstract
Fracture of the penis is a well-recognized clinical entity. The ideal management has evolved and repair remains largely surgical. We present the etiology and pathophysiology of this condition and outline the therapeutic options.

Introduction
The human penis has always been the subject of much interest, especially, when afflicted with a medical condition. This is particularly true of penile fractures. Discussions of this condition date as far back as 1936.[1] It can be defined as a rupture of the tunica albuginea of the corpus cavernosum following blunt trauma to the erect penis.[2] Owing to the embarrassing nature of this condition, it remains underreported.[3,4] The treatment of fractured penis is widely regarded to be surgical in approach. In this article, we outline the epidemiology, clinical features and treatment modalities available for management of this uncommon but important condition.


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Vancouver, BC, Canada
Surrey, BC, Canada
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