Mulder's sign

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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.

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