risks of ignoring persistent OCD?

My 9 yr old son has been also recommended to have transchondral drilling. Did your 15 yr old have this done as yet? I am interested in knowing the outcome. thanks

Is there a risk that OCD if ignored can lead to conditions such as arthritis? my story is below if it is relevant. I was diagnosed with OCD when I was 16 (8 yrs ago) and very active and treated by putting my right leg in a cast and slowing down for a while. My symptoms have never entirely gone away, and this has led me to ever decreasing levels of activity. I am now 24 and quite inactive, and I still have sharp pain and swelling whenever I try to start working out.