Cutaneous TrPs, however, can be removed surgically with minimal problems and sometimes the procedure provides considerable relief. Trigger points can mimic atypical facial neuralgia, arthritis, subdeltoid bursitis, collateral ligament damage, thoracic outlet syndrome, appendicitis, heel spurs, trochanteric bursitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. They can cause sciatica, contractures, back pain, and meralgia paresthetica. Checking for TrPs can save a lot of unneeded aggravation, time, pain, and cost. References Flax, H. J. 1995.
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