Ribbing disease- radiograph to the rescue in an overlooked cause of painful shin

Ribbing disease or multiple diaphyseal sclerosis is a rare clinical entity, which is often confused with many other differential diagnoses when it primarily involves the tibia and fibula. An accurate diagnosis alleviates the need for tissue diagnosis and aids in better clinical management and outcome of the patient. The case report highlights the classical imaging findings, appearance on cross-sectional imaging, and the admirable role of radiographs in diagnosing the entity.