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.
Certified registered nurse anesthetists are able to administer anesthesia during a surgical procedure, but usually work under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. Types of Anesthesia. There are three main types of anesthesia: local, regional, and general. The type of anesthesia used for a surgical procedure is determined by several factors: 1  Type and length of the surgery. 2  Patient health. 3  Preference of the patient and physician.