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Kelsey’s Road to Reading Confidence at Scottish Rite
When Kelsey was 8 years old, reading felt impossible. The homeschooled Forney, Texas, student struggled to grasp the basics of recognizing letters and forming words. Her mother, Erin, had taught Kelsey’s three older siblings to read, but with Kelsey, nothing was...
Preparing for Takeoff: Bradley’s Runway to Soar
At 1 o’clock in the morning, doctors and nurses scrambled around the hospital room getting everything ready. Bradley was arriving early. “When Bradley was born,” his father, Ryan, says, “they took him over to the table to clean him up and then pulled me over and...
Inspired by His Own Care, Dr. Kutschke Returns to Scottish Rite for Children as a Fellow
Young physicians from across the country pursue Scottish Rite for Children as a premier destination for advanced orthopedic fellowship training. For Michael Kutschke, M.D., a fellow in the recently accredited Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship, the experience is...
Scottish Rite for Children Researchers Explore Improved Return-to-Play Assessments for Youth Concussions
Researchers at Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center's Movement Science Lab and UT Southwestern Medical Center found that post-exercise gait and cognitive testing may provide a more accurate measure of concussion recovery in young...
Scottish Rite for Children Performs First U.S. Implant of Newly FDA-Cleared Spinal Device
Scottish Rite for Children continues its commitment to advancing care for children with complex spinal conditions by expanding the range of treatment options available to patients with early-onset scoliosis. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Amy L. McIntosh, M.D.,...
Scottish Rite for Children and Texas Woman’s University Receive Funding Award to Launch CP-TRAIN Initiative
Scottish Rite for Children, in partnership with Texas Woman’s University (TWU), has been awarded $285,000 through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program, an initiative of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). The funding supports...
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...