Legg-Calve-Perthes

General Information
What is a Legg-Calve-Perthes

How does the OFA radiograph process work?
How radiographs are handled and graded, guidelines for positioning and submission

Treatment options
Information on various options for the dog with LCP

Legg-Calve-Perthes Number Key
Interpret the meaning of the OFA Legg-Calve-Perthes certification number assigned to your dog.

Legg-Calve-Perthes application
Online Acrobat pdf form. Fill the top part of this form out online, print, and take to your vet to use when he takes an radiograph to send to the OFA for Legg-Calve-Perthes evaluations. Fees are listed on the form or may be found in the OFA fees section.

Legg-Calve-Perthes from Hip Dysplasia Number application
Online Acrobat pdf form. Fill out the top part of this form online, print, and send to the OFA. Since the screening for hip dysplasia will also rule out Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, a dog with an OFA number for hip dysplasia is also eligible for a LCP number. There is no charge for this service.