Advanced Conservative Care and Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery
When a foot or ankle problem compromises your mobility, finding a treatment plan that fits your unique lifestyle, timeline, and recovery goals is essential. At Bluestone Podiatry, dual board-certified podiatric surgeon Dr. Kurt Relation, DPM, provides complete lower-extremity care for patients of all ages across the Capital District.
We believe in a progressive, patient-centric treatment philosophy. Dr. Relation focuses heavily on innovative, non-invasive therapies to resolve your discomfort and heal tissue naturally. However, if conservative measures fail to deliver results, he specializes in cutting-edge, small-incision surgical techniques designed to get you back on your feet with minimal downtime.
Explore our advanced podiatric treatments below.
Advanced Non-Surgical Treatments
We utilize the latest breakthroughs in regenerative medicine, biomechanics, and medical-grade aesthetics to treat chronic conditions safely without incisions.
Shockwave Therapy (EPAT / EMTT / ESWT)
At Bluestone Podiatry, we are proud to offer non-invasive Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT®) and Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT®). This cutting-edge technology sends acoustic pressure waves and high-energy magnetic pulses deep into damaged tissues to stimulate blood flow, break up scar tissue, and rapidly accelerate the body’s natural healing processes. It is highly effective for chronic conditions like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and severe heel pain with zero downtime.
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Custom-Molded Orthotics
Unlike generic, over-the-counter shoe inserts, our custom orthotics are individually molded to the exact unique contours of your feet. By adjusting abnormal foot alignment and correcting poor biomechanics, custom orthotics immediately alleviate excessive pressure on your heels, arches, and forefoot. They serve as an exceptional treatment tool for flat feet, bunions, neuromas, and sports-related micro-injuries.
KeryFlex™ Cosmetic Nail Restoration
If you suffer from a thick, discolored, or damaged toenail due to fungus or physical trauma, waiting for a healthy nail to grow back can take months. KeryFlex™ is an exclusive, in-office cosmetic procedure that uses a flexible, non-porous medical resin to completely rebuild a beautiful, natural-looking artificial nail in under 30 minutes. It is completely water-resistant and polish-friendly.
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LipoSana® Fat Pad Restoration
Chronic thinning of the natural cushioning beneath your feet can create a painful, raw sensation of “walking on bone.” LipoSana® is an advanced, injectable tissue augmentation therapy that uses an FDA-regulated human adipose matrix to naturally rebuild and restore the depleted shock absorbers beneath your heels and the balls of your feet.
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Minimally Invasive Surgical Options
When structural conditions or rigid deformities require corrective surgery, Dr. Relation prioritizes small-incision, tissue-sparing techniques. By minimizing trauma to the surrounding muscles and skin, patients experience less post-operative pain, minimal scarring, and vastly accelerated healing timelines.
Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction®
Traditional bunion surgeries only shave off the bony bump, leading to a high rate of recurrence. The Lapiplasty® technique uses specialized instrumentation to correct the entire misaligned bone in all three dimensions, permanently securing it at its root to prevent the bunion from shifting back.
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Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
For patients who do not require a joint fusion, we perform precise bunion corrections through tiny micro-incisions measuring only a few millimeters. This advanced technique realigns the big toe joint safely while avoiding the extensive open scarring and lengthy rehabilitation of traditional open foot surgeries.
Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release
For severe, non-responsive cases of plantar fasciitis, Dr. Relation can perform a quick outpatient procedure to release tension on the plantar fascia ligament. By utilizing a tiny camera through a microscopic incision, this procedure minimizes soft tissue trauma and allows a dramatically faster return to standard footwear.
Routine Podiatric Procedures
Many common skin and nail conditions can be fully resolved with simple, pain-free procedures performed right inside our Slingerlands office:
● Ingrown Toenail Removal: A quick, routine procedure to permanently remove the painful, curling border of a toenail that is digging into the surrounding skin.
● Plantar Wart Treatment: Specialized clinical treatments to target and clear stubborn viral skin lesions on the soles of the feet.
● Professional Diabetic Wound Offloading: Precision clinical care and structural padding placement to help heal high-pressure diabetic ulcers and prevent severe secondary infections.
Ready to Restore Your Quality of Life?
You don’t have to push through chronic foot or ankle pain to maintain an active lifestyle. Whether you are looking for non-invasive regenerative medicine or advanced outpatient surgery, Dr. Relation will build a tailored recovery plan centered entirely around you.
Click here to schedule your treatment consultation online or call Bluestone Podiatry today to take your first comfortable step forward.