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.
Anesthesia for Carpal Tunnel Surgery. There are two anesthesia options for patients undergoing carpal tunnel release. The first option is local anesthesia, which is the same type of anesthesia you may have received at the dentist's office. The second option is monitored anesthesia care, which is