A cast comprising a shell of bendable material with opposed ends and
opposed edges, the shell being bent into a conical shape that is adapted
to surround and form a gap with a part of a patient. The edges are
fastened on and sealed to each other, and the cast includes a layer of
casting material about the shell. A stretchable membrane is disposed in
the gap and sealed on the shell forming a fluid tight bag which when
inflated engages the patient's part. Metal particles on the membrane
surface opposite the shell produce an oligodynamic effect.