Elliott Ward
How does one..
9 March, 2010 - 12:37
... twist a testicle? Is 'specialised' apparatus required? Certainly not something I'm an expert at, but I'd imagine finding enough purchase on one to twist it to be quite tricky. Squeeze, prod, or otherwise applying a force, yes, absolutely, makes sense. But a twist suggests two opposing rotational forces - quite a tricky manoeuvre, and certainly one that I would imagine impossible without the subject being either willing or incapacitated.
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I've done a little research.
9 March, 2010 - 12:51
And frankly, I wish I hadn't. It's the sort of thing any man might lose a lot of sleep over.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testicular_torsion
"Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency that needs immediate surgical intervention. If treated within 6 hours, there is an excellent chance of saving the testicle. Within 12 hours the rate decreases to 70%, within 24 hours is 20%, and after 24 hours the rate approaches 0. (eMedicineHealth) Once the testicle is dead it must be removed to prevent gangrenous infection."
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http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/football-rumours-gossip/2010/03/09/elliott-ward-fit-after-twisted-testicle-92746-25992036
That'll teach him to lose his man at set pieces.