Penile Fractures in NC

This seems like a perfect post for the "Random" thread. As a stand-alone topic it is just silly.
 
I practiced urology in a busy metropolitan area in NC for 30 years. I saw no more than 10 penile fractures (they require surgical repair) over my career. I have trouble believing these numbers.
 
uncleradar said:
I practiced urology in a busy metropolitan area in NC for 30 years. I saw no more than 10 penile fractures (they require surgical repair) over my career. I have trouble believing these numbers.
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What types of activities lead to penile fracture?

Also, what is actually happening? I thought it was filled with blood and therefore no bone fracture.
 
uncleradar said:
I practiced urology in a busy metropolitan area in NC for 30 years. I saw no more than 10 penile fractures (they require surgical repair) over my career. I have trouble believing these numbers.
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One of my favorite things about message boards is when you have an odd topic and you somehow end up with a reasonable expert on that subject to post (or a normal subject and someone has a close connection that you wouldn't expect).
 
gtyellowjacket said:
What types of activities lead to penile fracture?

Also, what is actually happening? I thought it was filled with blood and therefore no bone fracture.
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Only one type of activity leads to fracture (hint: you must be erect to fracture). There are no bones in the (human) penis. Erection occurs when blood fills the two cylindrical corpora cavernosa (and to a lesser extent the corpus spongiosum). If the erect penis is "bent" too far a tear can occur in the lining of the corpus cavernosa- this is a "fracture" of the penis. If not repaired it may lead to penile curvature of impotence.
 
uncleradar said:
Only one type of activity leads to fracture (hint: you must be erect to fracture). There are no bones in the (human) penis. Erection occurs when blood fills the two cylindrical corpora cavernosa (and to a lesser extent the corpus spongiosum). If the erect penis is "bent" too far a tear can occur in the lining of the corpus cavernosa- this is a "fracture" of the penis. If not repaired it may lead to penile curvature of impotence.
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So assuming My penis is bent, how do I know whether I need medical attention? Is the pain excruciating and long lasting or is it something I could walk off and risk impotence.
 
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