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.
It may be from the foot, toe, or other body part. On occasion, a tendon transfer (moving one tendon from one area to another) may be useful in restoring function to an extremity. Anesthesia (pain medication) is used during tendon repair to prevent the patient from feeling pain during the surgery.