Orthopedics Sponsors do not influence content. The goal of treatment is to avoid severe degenerative arthritis. The capital femoral epiphysis always is involved.
Outcome is extremely variable.
Caucasians are affected more frequently than other races. Most commonly seen in persons aged 3-12 years, with a median of 7 years of age. Symptoms usually have been present for weeks because the child usually does not complain. Atrophy of thigh muscles secondary to disuse Muscle spasm Leg length inequality due to collapse Thigh atrophy Thigh circumference on the involved side will be smaller secondary to disuse. Short stature Children with LCPD often have delayed bone age.