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.
The risks of Achilles tendon surgery include: 1  Skin infection at the incision site. 2  Normal complications of surgery or anesthesia, such as bleeding and side effects from medicines. 3  Nerve damage.  Risk of repeat Achilles rupture. This risk, though, is typically less than the risk after nonsurgical treatment.