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Young Athletes and Heel Pain
Skeletally immature athletes, those that are still growing, have unique conditions that occur in the growth centers of the bones. Heel pain in adults is caused by different issues because their growth centers are closed. Sports medicine physician Jacob C. Jones,...
Limb Loss and Limb Differences: Terms You Need to Know
There are many different words that are used to describe limb loss and limb differences. These medical terms allow patients and their families to effectively communicate with their health care provider. This glossary of words and phrases will help you learn some of...
Stepping Forward: KJ’s Path to Walking Tall
Kenneth, also known as “KJ,” of Longview, Texas, is 6 years old and full of life. He plays baseball with The Miracle League of East Texas and spreads happiness wherever he goes. Though he needs assistance to walk, not much slows him down. Thanks to Scottish Rite...
Serving Up a Comeback: How Adriana and Dr. Chung Tackled Lumbar Spondylolysis
For 15-year-old Adriana of Prosper, Texas, volleyball is more than a sport. It is a bond she shares with her twin sister, Sofia. After years of playing together at home and school, the sisters joined a beach volleyball club dedicated to helping junior athletes...
Where Commitment Meets Care: Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong condition that affects movement, muscle tone and coordination. When your child is diagnosed with CP, it can bring many questions and uncertainties about their future. Through early diagnosis and the support of a dedicated care...
KBTX: Huntsville Golfer Turns Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis Into Teaching Career
Hunter was born prematurely and diagnosed with cerebral palsy as an infant, undergoing years of intensive treatments and surgeries throughout his childhood. Despite these challenges, he discovered a passion for golf early on and built a career around it. With...
Get to Know Our Staff: Paula Moran, Clinical Nutrition
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a clinical dietitian at Scottish Rite where I have the privilege of caring for patients and their families. My role is to ensure our patients are not only medically stable but also truly nourished in a way that...
CBS Texas: Young Dallas Stars Fan With Rare Bone Disease Shows Remarkable Resilience
The Dallas Stars visited patients at Scottish Rite for Children where they met Jacob, a young fan being treated for a painful bone condition. Jacob and his family shared how difficult the diagnosis was to receive and how much joy hockey brings him. Jacob’s...
AP News: Teenage Girls Are Most Likely to Tear Their ACLs
Last year, biomechanical researchers at Scottish Rite for Children began providing high school teams with resources typically only available or affordable at the professional and collegiate levels. They created pre-season injury-prevention trainings, tailored for...
Telemundo 39: Despite Her Arthritis Pain, Metroplex Teenager Lives Positively
A local teen is turning pain into purpose after being diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Ivette, a patient at Scottish Rite for Children, continues to pursue her creative passions — from playing music to running her own floral business — learning when to...
Get to Know Our Staff: Frazet Lankford, IT
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am the executive assistant for Scottish Rite’s IT department. I support leadership by ensuring that daily operations run smoothly. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?What I find most fulfilling is being...
The Dallas Morning News: Dallas Researchers Get $2.3M to Study Rare Childhood Disease
Researchers at Scottish Rite for Children received a five-year, $2.3 million NIH grant to study osteonecrosis, a condition caused by reduced blood flow that weakens and destroys bone and affects nearly 20,000 Americans each year. The study, led by Yinshi Ren,...
Scottish Rite for Children Receives $2.3M NIH Grant to Advance Bone Regeneration Research in Children With Perthes Disease
Researchers at Scottish Rite for Children received a $2.3 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study how the body repairs bone and restores blood flow in osteonecrosis and Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. Osteonecrosis is a painful...
National Institutes of Health Awards $1.54M Grant to Scottish Rite for Children for Rare Diseases Research
Every year, thousands of children and adults face the crippling effects of osteonecrosis. Now, thanks to a $1.54 million NIH grant, researchers at Scottish Rite for Children and UT Southwestern Medical Center are studying a promising new treatment using hydrogel....
Get to Know Our Staff: Lidia Quintero, Environmental Services
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am the Environmental Services supervisor. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?The most fulfilling part of my job is making a difference in children’s lives. Working daily at this place is a blessing. What...