Saber shin

Saber shin
Saber shin is a malformation of the tibia resulting from hereditary syphilis. It presents as a sharp anterior bowing of the tibia.

Saber shin is also one of the deformities that can result from Paget's Disease of Bone.

Saber shin is a sharp-edged anteriorly convex tibia.

References

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

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