Your treatment options may include: Surgery. This is the most common treatment for chondrosarcoma. It's done to remove of the tumor and a rim (margin) of healthy tissue around it. If the tumor is on an arm or leg, the surgeon will try to save the limb. In some cases, amputation might be needed. Radiation therapy.

Costochondritis is defined as an inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum. The causes of this are trauma, excess coughing, and infections. The treatment of acute costochondritis is nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like diclofenac, naproxen, or ibuprofen, for severe pain narcotic drugs like tramadol and Ultram can be used, other medicines required are gabapentin and amitriptyline to treat the acute pain. Other remedies are hot or cold compresses, rest, topical analgesic gel, or spray application, physical therapy, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation therapy.

Physical therapy is a treatment option used following surgery to help a person regain mobility, strengthen the affected area, and essentially return to normal following the surgical procedure. What About Radiation and Chemotherapy? Radiation and chemotherapy are highly ineffective against chondrosarcoma.

Chondrosarcoma will continue to grow—and possibly spread—until treated. There is no known way to prevent chondrosarcoma. People with uncommon bone-related conditions may be more likely to develop chondrosarcoma. Also, some scientists have noted a connection between chondrosarcoma and injury to the affected area.