Mulder's sign
Mulder's Sign
Mulder's Sign is a clinical test often used in the diagnosis of Morton's neuroma, a common foot condition. The test is named after Dr. Dirk Mulder, who first described it in medical literature.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as "Mul-der's Sign".
Etymology
The term is named after Dr. Dirk Mulder, who first described the sign. The word "sign" in this context is used to denote a particular physical finding that indicates a specific medical condition.
Procedure
The Mulder's Sign test is performed by squeezing the patient's foot from the sides while simultaneously pressing on the area of concern with the other hand. A positive Mulder's Sign is indicated by a clicking sound or the reproduction of the patient's pain.
Related Terms
- Morton's neuroma: A foot condition often diagnosed with the help of Mulder's Sign.
- Clinical test: A type of medical procedure performed to detect, diagnose, or monitor diseases, disease processes, susceptibility, or to determine a course of treatment.
- Foot: The part of the body on which Mulder's Sign is performed.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mulder's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Mulder's sign
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