Preferred Label : saber shin sign;
Definition : Cortical thickening of the anterior tibia produces anteriorly convex surface, resembling
a saber on a frontal radiograph. Suggests osteomyelitis due to congenital or acquired
syphilis.;
Source : Eisenberg, Ronald L. Atlas of Signs in Radiology.;
Origin ID : RID35507;
Associated condition(s)
Cortical thickening of the anterior tibia produces anteriorly convex surface, resembling
a saber on a frontal radiograph. Suggests osteomyelitis due to congenital or acquired
syphilis.
