Saber shin


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

Causes

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

Prognosis

Etymology

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