[mhotchen]

It is different though. When I've broken bones and had to wear a cast it's a novelty so I enjoy the fluttering moment of being the centre of attention. But when it's something that they have to deal with for the rest of their life, the psychological effect will be a bit... different. I can't fully extend (or bend) one of my arms from an accident a few years back, and it took me quite a long time to be accepting of this fact.

Thing is, I've never heard anyone ever complain that not enough people point out that glaring flaw in their anatomy that they've struggled to deal with internally. So I figure it's best to err on the side of politeness and ignore it unless it's relevant or they bring it up themselves.