In-toeing gait most commonly results from excessive femoral anteversion. Of the following, the TRUE statements is

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Excessive femoral anteversion is more common in girls, patellas point inward (not outward), and diagnosis is clinical, not typically by CT. Treatment is usually observation as it often resolves spontaneously.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Fractures with head injuries and spasticity are not a standard indication for external fixation; the others require stabilization due to soft-tissue compromise.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Type III is the most severe non-lethal form, causing significant deformity and disability.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Equinus describes a plantar-flexed foot position, often seen in conditions like clubfoot, due to limited dorsiflexion.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hyperphosphatasia features very high alkaline phosphatase (8700), with normal calcium and phosphate.