Structural Analysis of the Human Penis during Erection

Introduction Impotence is defined as the inability to achieve and maintain an erection adequate for satisfactory intercourse. It is a common problem for approximately 50% of men between the ages of 40 and 70. Impotence not only creates mental stresses in both the patient and his partner, but also can negatively affect self-esteem. In this study, computational biomechanical modeling tools have been developed to analyze the structural factors involved in normal, pathological (e.g. Peyronie’s disease) and artificial (prosthesis-aided) erection conditions.