Mortons Neuroma Test

What is the "Mortons Neuroma Test" used for?

• To detect the presence of Morton’s Neuroma

How to perform the "Mortons Neuroma Test"?

• Patient is seated or lying supine
• Compress the foot by applying pressure to the medial and lateral aspects of the foot at the metatarsophalangel joints

What is the positive result?

• POSITIVE TEST: 
  • Sharp pain at the location of the neuroma. 
  • Pain is worsend by activity.

References

• Clinical Tests for the Musculoskeletal System 3rd Edition.
• Dutton’s Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, And Intervention 3rd Edition.