Cosmetic covers for lower-limb prostheses.

A soft cosmetic cover for use with modular endoskeletal prostheses is discussed. The reverse molding procedure, which is used to make a mirror image of a unilateral amputee's remaining anatomical limb, is described . This process reduces the time required to fabricate a cosmetic cover since no mechanical or artistic shaping is required to match the prosthetic limb to the anatomical limb. The resultant cover is composed of a lightweight (3 lb.lcu . ft .) open-celled urethane foam which produces its own high-density, scuff resistant, and water resistant skin . This cosmetic cover greatly facilitates fabrication and increases efficiency in the production of modular endoskeletal prostheses for lower-limb amputees .