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Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors (950K+ subscribers) Last reviewed May 11, 2026 · (810) 206-1402 Metatarsalgia: Evidence-Based Stretches, Massage Techniques, and Metatarsal Pad Protocol Metatarsalgia — pain in the ball of the foot under the metatarsal heads — responds well to a specific … Read more
Quick answer: Mulder’s click test is the most widely used Morton’s neuroma test: the examiner squeezes the forefoot side-to-side while pressing between the metatarsal heads, and a palpable or audible click with pain suggests a neuroma. It’s a useful bedside sign, but ultrasound or MRI confirms the diagnosis. Ready to be seen? Book a real … Read more