Can clavicular chondritis become cancerous?

Osteochondritis dissecans is not cancerous. Chondritis of the clavicle is generally caused by chronic strain, trauma, local cold and other factors, belongs to aseptic inflammation, most of them are found in the sternoclavicular joint, that is, the joint connected with the sternum. Clinical manifestations often do not have obvious causative factors, and due to local redness, swelling, and pain, there will be obvious hyperplasia and the formation of subcutaneous nodules, but usually does not occur cancer. In mild cases of clavicular chondritis with pain, rest should be paid attention to, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, such as ibuprofen and diclofenac sodium, should be taken under the guidance of the doctor, which can be relieved in 1~2 weeks in general. If the clavicular chondritis is accompanied by hyperplasia, hypertrophy and pain in the sternoclavicular joint, in addition to the above medication, you can also choose local closed treatment, which can relieve the symptoms in about a month. Although clavicular chondritis does not cause cancer, it should be taken seriously, and it is recommended to strictly follow the doctor’s prescription for medication. During the attack must avoid strenuous exercise, pay attention to maintain a good neck posture, can relieve the symptoms of clavicle pain.