Saber shin

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Template:Short description

Template:Infobox medical condition (new) Saber shin is a malformation of the tibia. It presents as a sharp anterior bowing, or convexity, of the tibia.[1]

Causes

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Saber shin in late tertiary yaws

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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Prognosis

The bone looks like a boomerang from an early age.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Etymology

Saber refers to the tibia's resemblance to the curve of a saber sword.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

See also

References

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Bibliography

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