Saber shin
| Saber shin | |
|---|---|
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| Saber shin in congenital syphilis | |
| Specialty | Orthopedics |
Saber shin is a malformation of the
anterior bowing, or convexity, of the tibia.[1]
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]
See also
- Saddle nose
- List of cutaneous conditions
- Rickets
References
- ^ Tarantino, Corinne. "Saber Shins". Elsevier. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- S2CID 25083023.
- S2CID 21536934.
Bibliography
- Mosby's Medical, Nursing, & Allied Health Dictionary. Edition 5, 1998 p7B49.