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.


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.
COLLABORATION

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In Their Own Words
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Latest News
Get to Know Our Staff: Eddie Krische, Orthotics & Prosthetics
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a pediatric orthotist and prosthetist, which means I am basically part engineer, part problem solver and part cheerleader for children who are…
Building Connections Through the Hand in Hand Support Group
When the first Hand in Hand Support Group met in April 2024, about 60 people gathered to connect, share stories and support one another. A little over a year later, that number…
Healio: Scottish Rite for Children Named Best Hospital for Pediatric Orthopedics for 2025 to 2026
Healio recently featured Scottish Rite for Children in an article highlighting the hospital’s recognition in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. Scottish Rite earned the distinction of…
Noah Dunks on Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee
Cover story previously published in Rite Up, 2025 – Issue 3. by Kristi Shewmaker It happened after school. At an innocent game of touch football, Noah was tackled from behind. He never…
Scottish Rite for Children Ranked No. 1 for Pediatric Orthopedic Care by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report ranked Scottish Rite for Children No. 1 in the nation for pediatric orthopedic care in its 2025-2026 “Best Children’s Hospitals for Orthopedics” category. For 17 consecutive years,…
Scottish Rite for Children Wins Award for Reducing Opioid Use Following Scoliosis Surgeries
Scottish Rite for Children has received one of Texas’ highest honors in health care quality — the Texas Hospital Association’s (THA) Bill Aston Award for Quality — for its innovative program that…
Cerebral Palsy Clinic: Your Child’s Care and What To Expect
At Scottish Rite for Children, our experts provide care to the whole child – body, mind and spirit. The Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine department sees children with orthopedic issues who also have related…
CBS Texas: How the Culture of Youth Sports Is Changing and Becoming More Accepting
A recent CBS Texas report explored how the culture of youth sports is shifting to prioritize fun, balance and emotional well-being over pressure and competition. Director of Medical Sports Medicine, Shane M.…
FOX 4: Scottish Rite Chefs Excel in National Culinary Competition
Scottish Rite for Children is receiving national recognition after making it to the finals of a national competition in New Orleans. Fox 4 featured food service managers, Adam and Erika, on Good…
KCBD: Keegan Shares Story At West Texas Golf Classic
The West Texas Golf Classic brought golfers together to raise funds and awareness for Scottish Rite for Children. Among the crowd was the Ratliff family from Mason, Texas. Their son Keegan was…