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.
Medical uses. Spinal anaesthesia is a commonly used technique, either on its own or in combination with sedation or general anaesthesia. Examples of uses include: Orthopaedic surgery on the pelvis, hip, femur, knee, tibia, and ankle, including arthroplasty and joint replacement. Vascular surgery on the legs.