摘要 |
<p>A machine (1) for forming a negative cast (2) of an end portion (3) of an amputated limb (5) has an outer rigid tubular body (7); an elastically deformable tubular membrane (13) housed within the rigid tubular body (7) and having its opposite annular end portions (13a) (13b) fluid- tightly connected to the rigid tubular body (7), to define a through- duct (14) through which the limb (5) passes and, with the rigid tubular body (7), a fluid-tight elongated annular chamber (16) with variable volume surrounding the limb (5); a reference membrane (21) for positioning of the limb (5) within the duct (14) being provided at the outlet of the duct (14).</p> |