[The problem of testicular subtorsion]

It is referred to the importance of the subtorsion of the testicle which the authors regard as it were the prodromal stage of the acute total torsion of the testicle. In all cases of infantile or juvenile relapsing pains in testicle and spermatic cord an exact examination for abnormally movable testicles should be performed and in positive findings the bilateral orchiopexy should be carried out.