David G. Mohler, MD

Publication Details

• Curettage and cryosurgery for low-grade cartilage tumors is associated with low recurrence and high function.

  Mohler DG, Chiu R, McCall DA, Avedian RS. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2010; 468 (10): 2765-73

  Chondrosarcomas of bone traditionally have been treated by wide or radical excision, procedures that may result in considerable lifelong disability. Grade 1 chondrosarcomas have little or no metastatic potential and are often difficult to distinguish from painful benign enchondromas. Curettage with adjuvant cryosurgery has been proposed as an alternative therapy for Grade 1 chondrosarcomas given the generally better function after the procedure. However, because it is an intralesional procedure, curettage and cryosurgery may be associated with higher rates of recurrence.

  PubMedID: 20574801