Many emotions can be experienced by siblings. Many issues have to be lived with and therefore understood. My son often explains to people what has happened to his sister's leg, and this takes away some of the pressure that would otherwise completely lie with her. If hospitalisation is deemed necessary, it is advisable to keep a special eye on the siblings who are left out of the parents main focus. This phase may raise specific problems for the teenager.
Physical appearance becomes especially important.
Particular attention should be paid to a good cosmetic appearance by the professionals at the Disablement Services Centres. Stigma and prejudice may also take on new dimensions, as the young person moves out of the school environment into either further education or employment. The individual's positive self image will help to provide a firm foundation and few problems persist. Some deficiencies are so mild as to require no treatment or support. Minor leg length differences can be accepted at least for the first few years of life.