How soon to review osteochondroma after removal

The review time for patients after osteochondroma resection depends on the specific condition and physical condition, generally within one week of removing stitches, and can be reviewed once in 3~6 months after discharge according to the condition. During the recovery period, it is necessary to strengthen nutrition and reasonable rest to promote recovery. Osteochondroma is a kind of common orthopedic cartilage-derived benign tumors, preferred in children as well as adolescents, usually manifested as pain and swelling in the affected area, osteochondroma can be cured after surgical resection, and the patient can return to normal. Osteochondroma can be divided into single chondroma and multiple chondroma, multiple chondroma can not be completely removed by surgery because of its multiple nature, therefore, it needs to be periodically reviewed whether there is recurrence or not, but the tumor usually stops growing after epiphyseal closure. After surgical resection of osteochondroma, if there is any other discomfort, one should go to the hospital for review in time and take targeted treatment under doctor’s guidance to avoid delaying the condition.