A recent study compared a relatively simple procedure for straightening an ingrown toenail to removing a portion of the nail all the way back to the nail bed. The number of people who had recurrent ingrown toenails after 2 years was similar in both groups. However, the people who had the straightening procedure, termed orthonyxia, had less pain and bleeding after the procedure and were able to wear shoes sooner.

I think if I had an ingrown toenail, I’d pick the easier, less painful procedure in a heartbeat.