A prospective randomized comparison of the Zadik procedure and chemical ablation in the treatment of ingrown toenails.

Background: We present the results of a prospective randomized trial of the Zadik procedure versus chemical ablation by sodium hydroxide for the treatment of ingrowing toenails.

Methods: Thirty-eight patients had the Zadik procedure, and 45 patients had chemical ablation by sodium hydroxide. Mean followup was 12.