10. Prognosis
The prognosis for a person with testicular torsion depends on how much time elapses between the onset of symptoms and surgical intervention. If doctors promptly treat the torsion, they can often reverse the situation with no lasting damage to the testicle. The more time between injury and surgery, the more likely the doctor will have to remove the testicle. After 12 hours, the chances of saving the testicle are just 25%.
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