Indications

• Rule in testicular torsion in acute testicular pain

 

Equipment

• Ultrasound machine
• Probe: high frequency linear probe (ex. 5-12 MHz)
• Ultrasound gel
• Towels for draping, patient positioning, and clean up

 

Patient Positioning

Position the patient supine and support the scrotum with towels. The penis can be positioned dorsally and draped with towels to expose only the testicles