Metatarsal Squeeze Test: Difference between revisions
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== Purpose | == Purpose == | ||
This test is also called Morton's test and it is used to check for a Morton's neuroma in the intermetatarsal plantar digital nerve.<br> | |||
== Technique | == Technique == | ||
The patient is positioned long sitting in a couch while the medial and lateral aspects of the forefoot of the patient are grasped by the clinician/examiner using one hand. The examiner then proceed to squeeze the medial and lateral parts of the foot earlier grasped with a hand while the tender area is palpated with the other hand | |||
== Evidence == | == Evidence == | ||
Revision as of 01:21, 4 March 2021
Purpose[edit | edit source]
This test is also called Morton's test and it is used to check for a Morton's neuroma in the intermetatarsal plantar digital nerve.
Technique[edit | edit source]
The patient is positioned long sitting in a couch while the medial and lateral aspects of the forefoot of the patient are grasped by the clinician/examiner using one hand. The examiner then proceed to squeeze the medial and lateral parts of the foot earlier grasped with a hand while the tender area is palpated with the other hand
Evidence[edit | edit source]
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