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.
Local Anesthesia in Hand Surgery. Of all the types of anesthesia available for surgeons and patients, local anesthesia has the most advantages for the hand surgeon. Local anesthesia involves numbing up an area of the hand or wrist before a procedure is performed. This can be used in the office or in the operating room.