Enchondroma: Drug Therapy

Therapeutic targets

  • In case of symptoms: surgical removal of the enchondroma (see “Surgical therapy“).
  • Restoration/maintenance of mobility
  • Relief of pain

Therapy recommendations

  • Analgesia (pain relief) according to WHO staging scheme:
    • Non-opioid analgesic (paracetamol, first-line agent).
    • Low-potency opioid analgesic (e.g., tramadol) + non-opioid analgesic.
    • High-potency opioid analgesic (eg, morphine) + non-opioid analgesic.