Causes:
It’s not clear why torsion occurs, but often related after several hours of vigorous activities, after minor injury while sleeping, cold temperature and rapid growth of testicles during puberty are the known causes of Testicular Torsion.

Diagnosis:
It is diagnosed after physical examination of the scrotum, abdomen, and groin by checking the reflex of the testis, a urine test, and scrotal ultrasound to check the blood flow to testicles.

Surgical Management:
Surgery is performed under general anesthesia were the urologist will make a small incision into the scrotum and untwist the spermatic cord, then stitches one or both the testicles to the inside of the scrotum.