Treatment of Enchondroma
Specific treatment for enchondroma will be decided by your healthcare provider based on:
Your age, overall health, and medical history
Extent of the disease
Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
Expectations for the course of the disease
Your opinion or preference
Treatment may include:
Surgery. In some cases, surgery is done when bone weakening is present or fractures occur.
Bone grafting. A surgical procedure in which healthy bone is transplanted from another part of the body into the affected area.
If there is no sign of bone weakening or growth of the tumor, your healthcare provider may simply keep close watch on your condition. However, follow-up with repeat X-rays may be needed. Some types of enchondromas can develop into cancerous bone tumors later. Careful follow-up with your healthcare provider is often recommended.