Title: Mortons Neuroma, symptoms and fixes - Fellrnr.com, Running tips
Headings: Mortons Neuroma, symptoms and fixes
Mortons Neuroma, symptoms and fixes
Contents
1 Causes of Morton's Neuroma
2 Morton's Neuroma Symptoms
3 Alternative Explanations (Differential Diagnosis)
4 Diagnosing Morton's Neuroma
5 Fixing Morton's Neuroma
5.1 Overnight Toe Spreading Sock
5.2 Shoe Modification

Content: 4 Diagnosing Morton's Neuroma
Morton's Neuroma is not easy to diagnose clearly, but these are the primary tests. Mulder's Test. While not the most accurate diagnosis, it's easy to perform. The test simply puts pressure on the neuroma to see if this elicits pain. One hand is used to squeeze the sides of the forefoot, pressing the metatarsal heads together, and the fingers of the other hand are used to squeeze the area between the metatarsal heads (where the pain is located). The pain is sometimes accompanied by a click the can be felt, called Mulder's click, further suggesting a Morton's neuroma. Digital Nerve Stretch Test. While not as commonly used as Mulder's, this is another simple test. Both ankles are held in full dorsiflexion (toes pulled towards the shins), while the toes either side of the suspected Morton's Neuroma are manually extended on both feet (see picture below). Pain in the suspected location indicates a Morton's Neuroma.