Penile implants can also be used to treat patients who have a curved or bent penis, a condition known as Peyronie’s disease. In select cases, surgical straightening is an option.
Patients may also benefit from penile injections, a minimally invasive approach that has achieved positive results in clinical trials. Xiaflex® was first approved for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture, a hand disease that affects the fingers. In 2013, the FDA approved Xiaflex®; for Peyronie’s disease after it was shown to break down the buildup of collagen that causes penile curvature. BWH’s participation in the national clinical trial of Xiaflex®; played an important part in getting this injection treatment approved as a viable option for patients with Peyronie’s disease.