Glossary term
Scanogram
A full-length standing X-ray of the legs used to measure bone lengths and alignment.
Updated 2026-03-303 aliases1 sourceUsed across articles and safety pages
Definition
A scanogram is a full-length radiograph taken while the patient stands, providing accurate measurements of individual bone segment lengths and overall limb alignment. It is a standard pre-operative imaging study in limb lengthening, used to calculate the exact lengthening amount needed, assess proportions, and plan the osteotomy location.
Aliases
standing X-ray, full-length radiograph, teleoroentgenogram
Updated 2026-03-30
Sources
- Scanography for leg-length measurement (Radiology)academic_journalAccessed 2026-05-25
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