Workplace Injury Results in Testicular Torsion

Case Overview

This case takes place in Maine and involves a man who suffered injuries while performing his job duties. As a result of lifting heavy equipment, he suffered a severe testicular torsion. The man subsequently lost the injured testicle, and his fertility is now in jeopardy. The defense claims that the man, throughout his life, had a condition known as “clapper bell deformity.” The plaintiffs position is that the torsion was caused by the physical exertion in the lifting of heavy equipment.

Questions to the Urology expert and their responses

Do you have experience treating patients who have suffered testicular torsion?

I have had extensive experience with testicular torsion over the past 20 years.

Can this injury be caused due to heavy lifting?

Heavy lifting and exertion is very common with this diagnosis.

Is there anyway to determine cause of injury- heavy lifting or congenital?

It is difficult to determine the actual cause although it is often brought on by exertion and lifting. The question becomes as to the plaintiff's h/o of clapper bell deformity, his age and his urologic history and incidence of testicular pain or issues in the past.

About the expert

This highly qualified, board certified Urologist has been practicing for more than 15 years. He earned an MD from Georgetown University, and served as Chief Resident at University of Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital Urology Division. He is a Fellow of American College of Surgeons as well as a member of several highly regarded professional organizations. This expert is currently affiliated with three Florida area hospitals and is a privately practicing urological surgeon.