Specific anatomical and pathological criteria for resectability of
so-called central chondrosarcoma of the extremities were set forth and a
method of treatment based on autoclaving the segment and surrounding it
with massive amounts of fresh autogenous cancellous bone was used in eight
patients. Follow-up ranged from 3.2 to 13.5 years. The advantages of the
method are: ease of procurement of bone graft, absence of storage and
measurement problems, and lack of need for rigid immobilization. No
secondary procedures were required because of fracture, resorption, or
infection.