A Patient's Guide to Chondrosarcoma


Chondrosarcoma Questions

What are the long term physical effects of Chondrosarcoma?

Sometimes chondrosarcoma grows near nerves or tendons and press on them. Surgical removal of the tumor is imperative so damage won't occur to the nearby structures.Due to the necessity of complete removal of chondrosarcoma to prevent metastasis a large amount of body tissue may be affected, including possible partial amputation. Improvements in proper medical care for chondrosarcoma patients often include limb-sparing techniques which may prevent such outcomes. Other possible long term effects of chondrosarcoma are:

Pain

Scars

Deformity

Nerve damage

Early onset of Degenerative Ostearthritis

Bio-mechanical and musculoskeletal problems

Depression

Post Traumatic Syndrome


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Last updated: May 27,2002