Virtual 3D landmark palpation in clubfoot: feasibility of an innovative standardized morphometric protocol. A preliminary study

This standardized 3D landmark-based protocol achieves significative intra- and inter-observer reliability with proven geometric validity, meeting critical requirements for clinical adoption. It provides orthopedic clinicians with an objective, reproducible tool for clubfoot assessment, bridging the gap between subjective clinical evaluation and quantitative morphometric analysis. This advancement enables more precise treatment planning and standardized monitoring of deformity correction.