Chondrosarcomas of the small bones: analysis of 44 patients.

The patients with chondrosarcomas of the small bones of the hands and feet may have a dismal outcome if treated improperly. A careful treatment planning is required to avoid unnecessary amputations. Curettage is associated with a high rate for local recurrence that should be treated with a more aggressive surgical resection to avoid re-recurrences. Although the risk is low, the patients may develop lung metastases, especially those with higher grade chondrosarcomas, therefore, they should be staged and followed closely.