Definition
A conventional scanogram obtains separate radiographic exposures centered over the hip, knee, and ankle with a ruler or calibration method to measure segment lengths, and it is often performed without weight-bearing. A full-length standing AP radiograph or teleoroentgenogram is a different technique that can assess length and weight-bearing alignment in one image. Terminology and positioning vary, so the report should identify the actual acquisition method rather than using scanogram as a synonym for every long-leg image. [1][2]
Aliases
standing X-ray, full-length radiograph, teleoroentgenogram
Updated
Sources
- Pugh DG, Winkler NT - Scanography for leg-length measurementAcademic journalAccessed 2026-07-15
- Sabharwal S, Kumar A - Methods for assessing leg length discrepancyAcademic journalAccessed 2026-07-15
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