A fractured testicle is most commonly the result of a sports injury.eMedicine: Testicle, Trauma If a testicle is struck with enough force, the resulting injury can rupture the organ, causing not only severe pain, but, in some cases, loss of the testicle.UrologyHealth.org: Testicular Trauma
Chris Snyder's Injury
On June 30, 2008, Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Chris Snyder fractured his left testicle when a foul ball hit by the Milwaukee Brewers Corey Hart bounced up and hit him. Snyder initially crouched in pain, but managed to stay in the game. Snyder underwent surgery for his fractured testicle on July 3, 2008.Arizona Diamondbacks: D-backs Place Byrnes, Snyder on DL (July 2, 2008)
Fractured Testicle News
- UrologyHealth.org: Testicular Trauma
- eMedicine: Testicle, Trauma
- YourTotalHealth: Testicular & Scrotal Pain
- TeensHealth: Testicular Injuries
- Cases Journal: Testicular Trauma Resulting in Shock... (2008)
- Google News: Fractured Testicle
- DailyMotion: Chris Snyder Fractures Testicle (July 2, 2008)
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Results from sports injury in 50% of caseseMedicine: Testicle, Trauma
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Testes can be saved in 80% of cases if surgery occurs within 72 hourseMedicine: Testicle, Trauma
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May result in loss of testicleeMedicine: Testicle, Trauma
