- Easy to use: simply bend up or bend down
- Good for patients with manual dexterity issues, there is no pump to manipulate
- Infection is virtually non-existent
- Erosion through the glans (head) or urethra can occur due to constant pressure since it does not deflate
- Very simple surgical procedure, with short recovery, no blood loss incurred
- Can be cheaper than the inflatable penile implant
- Has an abnormal feel and appearance, because the penis is always hard, and can poke or stick out unnaturally
- About 5-10% of implants done in the United States
- Can be used in a “salvage” operation if infection occurs
