Surgical correction of gross deformities of the femoral head may be necessary. The femoral head may be distorted permanently. The younger the age of onset of LCPD, the better the prognosis. Children older than 10 years have a very high risk of developing osteoarthritis. Most patients have a favorable outcome.
Prognosis is proportional to the degree of radiologic involvement.
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