Rhizotomy, is a term referring to

a neurosurgical procedure that

selectively destroys
problematic nerve roots in the spinal
cord

Transcutaneous electrical nerve

stimulation (TENS or TNS is the
use of electric current produced by a
device to stimulate the nerves for
therapeutic purposes.

A neurectomy is a type of nerve

block involving the severing or
removal of a nerve. This surgery is
performed in rare cases of
severe chronic pain where no other
treatments have been successful,
and for other conditions such as
involuntary twitching and excessive
blushing or sweating.

Cordotomy (or chordotomy) is a

surgical procedure that disables
selected pain-conducting tracts in
the spinal cord, in order to achieve
loss
of pain and temperature perception

A sympathectomy is an
irreversible procedure during which
at least one sympathetic ganglion is
removed.

stapedectomy is a surgical
procedure of the middle
ear performed in order to improve
hearing.

Diathermy is electrically induced

heat or the use of high-frequency
electromagnetic currents as a form
of physical or occupational therapy
and in surgical procedures.