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The Institute of Foot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgery: Ahmad Elsamad, DPM

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The Institute of Foot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgery: Ahmad Elsamad, DPM

The Institute of Foot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgery, with offices in Merrillville, East Chicago, and

12/31/2025

Painful deformities, such as hammertoes, can be treated. Stop living with foot pain, and have beautiful feet again!

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12/30/2025

Flat feet occur when the arches of the feet collapse or do not develop fully, causing the entire sole to touch the ground. This condition can be present from childhood or develop later due to aging, injury, obesity, or weakened tendons. Risk factors

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12/23/2025

Certain factors increase the chance of gout, which causes severe pain in the feet. High uric acid levels place stress on the joints, especially around the big toe where gout attacks often begin. The problem occurs when the kidneys do not clear uric a

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12/16/2025

An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes infection. Common causes include trimming the nails improperly, wearing poorly fitting shoes that place pressure on

Read more: https://www.tifarsllc.com/blog/ingrown-toenails-and-foot-health.html

12/09/2025

Preventing falls in the workplace begins with proper safety practices that protect your entire body, including your feet and ankles. Personal protective equipment such as non-slip footwear provides essential traction on slick or uneven surfaces. Fall

Read more: https://www.tifarsllc.com/blog/workplace-fall-prevention-and-foot-and-ankle-protection.html

12/02/2025

The cuboid is a small but important bone on the outer side of the foot, and with every stride, running places steady pressure along this area. When the cuboid becomes irritated or slightly displaced from repetitive impact or sudden changes in trainin

Read more: https://www.tifarsllc.com/blog/understanding-cuboid-pain-in-runners.html

11/30/2025

Plantar warts are small growths that develop on parts of the feet that bear weight. They're typically found on the bottom of the foot. Don't live with plantar warts, and call us today!

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11/25/2025

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet. It develops when fungus grows in warm and moist areas, often between the toes. Symptoms include an itchy and scaly foot rash, redness, cracked skin, burning, and thick w

Read more: https://www.tifarsllc.com/blog/athletes-foot-and-how-to-find-relief.html

11/18/2025

Morton’s neuroma develops when the tissue surrounding a nerve between the toes thickens. Morton’s neuroma most often affects the nerves between the third and fourth toes. This thickening compresses the nerve, causing sharp, burning pain or tingling that spreads from the ball of the foot into the toe...

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11/11/2025

Foot pain is common in fibromyalgia patients, with studies finding it in more than half of those living with the condition. This type of foot pain can make even simple tasks difficult, since it affects every step a person takes. Many describe burning on the bottoms of their feet, sharp pain when ste...

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11/04/2025

Proper athletic shoe fitting is essential for protecting the feet, toes, and ankles from injury and strain. Shoes should bend where the foot bends, which is usually near the ball of the foot. The width must match the natural shape of the foot without squeezing the toes together. Because many people...

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10/31/2025

Arthritis can be treated.

Read more: https://www.tifarsllc.com/component/k2/item/787-arthritis-can-cause-pain-in-the-feet-and-ankles.html

Address

9239 Broadway
Merrillville, IN
46410

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12197361010

Website

https://www.tifarsllc.com/

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