The idea for this trigger point is that contact points and pressure between septum and turbinates can cause irritation of superficial branches of the trigeminal system and can cause pain behind the eye. surgery is done to eliminate the contact points by septoplasty, turbinate reduction or resection of conchea bullusa. surgery can be done endoscopically, by direct vision or combination. this surgery usually takes about 30min-1h based on technique used and severity of the pathology.
Nasal trigger point, showing septal deviation with spur, contact point and middle turbinate cochea bullosa
The goal of nasal trigger point is to straighten the septum and remove the contact point and conchea bullosa, this surgery improved the breathing through the nose
