Saber shin
Sharp anterior bowing, or convexity, of the tibia
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Saber shin is a malformation of the tibia. It presents as a sharp anterior bowing, or convexity, of the tibia.[1]
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| Saber shin in congenital syphilis | |
| Specialty | Orthopedics |
Causes
Periosteal reaction along the shaft of the tibia. It can result from congenital syphilis,[2] yaws, Paget's disease of bone, vitamin D deficiency[3] or Weismann-Netter–Stuhl syndrome. It can be due to osteomalacia.[citation needed]
Prognosis
The bone looks like a boomerang from an early age.[citation needed]
Etymology
Saber refers to the tibia's resemblance to the curve of a saber sword.[citation needed]