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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 and volleyball, fingers are at an increased risk of injury due...
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 causes children to lose nerve and motor control by the age of 5. The...
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 outcomes in the patients we treat here at Scottish Rite. What is the most...
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, just like 2-year-old Bo and his family did.At...
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 crafting prostheses that empower children with limb...
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 in high school and during college. Then, I became a Clinical...
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 program director for the Orthopedic Sports Fellowship at...
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 love and support the hospital. What makes Scottish Rite a special place to you?My...
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 and more flexible bones are less likely to break clean through. Instead, they...
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 ultrasound. He was born with fibular hemimelia of his right leg, meaning his...
Get to Know Our Staff: Nicole Shively, Physical Therapy
What is your job title at Scottish Rite?I am a sports physical therapist. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?It is fulfilling to help kids find joy through the rehabilitation process. I enjoy helping them implement a good work ethic that they can apply...
D Magazine’s 2025 Excellence in Nursing Award Winners
Scottish Rite for Children congratulates Sheila Maldonado and Sherri Posey on being named D Magazine’s 2025 Excellence in Nursing honorees. This annual recognition celebrates nurses whose compassion, dedication and exceptional caregiving skills make North Texas a...
ACL Injuries and Female Athletes: What You Need to Know
At Scottish Rite for Children, our sports medicine team cares for many young athletes with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries every year. With her previous experience as a Division II soccer player, sports physical therapist Nicole Shivley has a passion for...
Micaela’s Road to Confidence Through Expert Care
Micaela, of Northlake, Texas, is described by her family as the "ultimate girly girl." She can often be seen arriving to her appointments at Scottish Rite for Children wearing pink or purple with bows in her hair. At age 6, she is full of confidence and...
Get to Know Our Staff: Hayden Hood, Human Resources
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a talent acquisition assistant. I manage recruitment marketing for our Human Resources department and assist during the recruiting process. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?The most fulfilling part...