Ingrown Toenail

No — only the ingrowing edge (usually 3–4 mm). The rest of the nail looks normal.

Ingrown Toenail is usually the result of accumulated mechanical stress, an untreated older injury, or a change in activity, footwear or body weight. A structured evaluation identifies the exact driver so treatment targets the cause, not just the symptom.

If pain lasts more than 2–3 weeks, wakes you at night, causes limping, prevents sport or work, or comes with swelling, deformity or numbness — book a specialist review. Early expert care almost always prevents surgery later.

Yes — the majority of patients improve with a structured conservative programme: activity modification, specific physiotherapy, footwear and orthotic optimisation, and targeted injections when indicated. Surgery is reserved for cases where an appropriate non-surgical trial has genuinely failed.

Recovery depends on severity and treatment pathway. Simple cases settle in 2–6 weeks with conservative care. Surgical reconstruction typically follows a structured 3–6 month protected weight-bearing and rehabilitation programme, with return to sport around 4–6 months.

Not necessarily. Dr. Chandan Narang follows a strict conservative-first protocol. Surgery is offered only when imaging and clinical findings show that non-surgical care cannot restore function, or if there is structural damage that will worsen if left alone.

Often, yes — provided the physiotherapy is condition-specific (not generic), progressive, and combined with the right footwear, orthotics and activity modification. Many "failed physio" cases in fact never received the right protocol.

Delay allows the underlying mechanical problem to progress: ligaments loosen further, cartilage wears down, deformity becomes rigid, and tendons tear. Reconstructive surgery for late-stage disease is bigger, longer and more expensive than early treatment.

Yes. Most ingrown toenail cases can be reviewed via a structured video consultation with X-rays or MRI uploaded in advance. In-person examination is only required when a specific hands-on test is decisive.

Weight-bearing X-rays are the standard baseline. MRI is used for suspected soft-tissue tears, cartilage lesions or occult fractures. CT is reserved for complex bony deformity or trauma planning. Ultrasound is used selectively for dynamic tendon assessment.

Yes. Old imaging is invaluable for tracking progression. Please upload every prior report and image via WhatsApp before your consultation so Dr. Chandan Narang can review everything ahead of time.