GIVING CHILDREN BACK THEIR CHILDHOOD
Every day our world-renowned experts provide care, guidance and innovation to help kids run, jump and play.


REDEFINING PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS Every Day
TRUST OUR
WORLD-RENOWNED EXPERTS
Scottish Rite's orthopedic specialists are at the forefront of their profession and are recognized globally for their leadership in:
- Providing extraordinary patient care
- Treating a complete range of pediatric orthopedic conditions
- Solving many of the world’s most complex orthopedic cases
- Pioneering research and innovation of leading-edge technologies
- Discovering genetic breakthroughs
- Educating future leaders in pediatric orthopedics
YOUR CHILD'S EXPERIENCE
The moment you walk through the doors framed with bright red crayons and greet one of the 1,000 volunteers who make Scottish Rite especially child-friendly, you know you’ve come to the right place.Â
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Patient care means more to us than simply treating symptoms. We’re working toward finding cures for these conditions so all children can just be kids.Â
COLLABORATION
We bring together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems. Through a new collaboration with By Way of Dallas, we will now offer patients the opportunity to merge fashion with function to help them develop confidence.
Hear Our Patients’ Stories
In Their Own Words
Are you a patient or family willing to share your journey? Your story could provide hope and inspiration to others experiencing difficulties.
Latest News
Jammed Finger? Early Treatment Can Improve Outcomes
When an injury occurs to a young athlete’s bones, ligaments and muscles in their hand, an evaluation is needed. A properly treated hand injury will most likely heal without complications. In basketball…
Dallas Morning News: Team at Scottish Rite for Children Awarded Grant From National Institutes of Health For Rare Disease Research
Researchers at Scottish Rite for Children and UT Southwestern Medical Center recieved a $420,000 grant to test a gene therapy they believe may lead to a breakthrough treatment for a disease that…
Get to Know Our Staff: Kelly Jeans, Movement Science
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am the Division Director of the Movement Science Lab (MSL) in Dallas. I also am a researcher with an interest in understanding treatment…
The Power of Personalized Care for Bo’s Bright Future
From the moment patients and their families walk through the doors of Scottish Rite for Children, they find more than just outstanding pediatric orthopedic treatment. They immediately enter a culture of care,…
Texas Country Reporter: The Artistic Prosthetist Dwight Putnam
Dwight Putnam discovered that his artistic talent could transform the lives of children at Scottish Rite for Children. He transitioned from working as a sculptor to a prosthetist, finding his calling in…
Get to Know Our Staff: Claire Clark, Research
What was your first experience at Scottish Rite?My first experience at Scottish Rite was as a patient for one of my many sports-related injuries in middle school. I began shadowing at Scottish Rite…
D CEO: Ask the Expert With Dr. Henry Ellis
Learn more about the rising rate of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in young athletes, as discussed by Henry B. Ellis, M.D. — pediatric orthopedic surgeon, medical director of clinical research and…
Get to Know Our Staff: Wendi Gray, Development
What is your job title?I am a senior donor relations analyst for the Development department. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?It is inspiring to see how much our donors…
Childhood Fractures: What You Need to Know
The human skeleton takes decades to fully mature. Until then, a child\'s bones differ from an adult in several ways. Like young tree branches, which bend before they snap, a child’s softer…
Bodhi Walks His Own Path Despite His Limb Difference
Bodhi, of Garland, Texas, has a resilient spirit that is almost as bright as his smile. Described as a happy, cheerful and loving son, Bodhi’s limb difference was discovered at his 18-week…