Conversion heating - This involves the conversion of one energy form (eg, light, sound) into another (heat). Superficial heat is produced by heat lamps or radiant light bakers, with heat being transferred when the conveying medium (light energy) is converted to heat energy at the skin surface.
Surgery may be an option for Achilles tendinosis if other treatments, including physical therapy, ultrasound, massage and shockwave therapy, fail to bring pain relief. General anesthesia is commonly used. Regional anesthesia that numbs the leg may also be used.
Regional anesthesia numbs a large area, or region, of the body and is used for more extensive and invasive surgery. Regional anesthesia is often used for procedures involving the lower part of the body, such as caesarian sections, prostate surgery, and operations on the legs. For example, if regional anesthesia is used for prostate surgery, the patient is numb from his navel to his toes. Some patients feel pressure or tugging during surgery performed under regional anesthesia. The most common types of regional anesthesia are spinals and epidurals.