Saber shin

Saber shin is a malformation of the tibia. It presents as a sharp anterior bowing, or convexity, of the tibia.

Causes

Periosteal reaction along the shaft of the tibia. It can result from congenital syphilis, yaws, Paget's disease of bone, vitamin D deficiency or Weismann-Netter–Stuhl syndrome. It can be due to osteomalacia.

Prognosis

The bone looks like a boomerang from an early age.

Etymology

Saber refers to the tibia's resemblance to the curve of a saber sword.

See also

• Saddle nose
• List of cutaneous conditions
• Rickets

References

Bibliography

• Mosby's Medical, Nursing, & Allied Health Dictionary. Edition 5, 1998 p7B49.