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