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Sports Medicine Year in Review
Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center has had an exciting year! We celebrated our fifth birthday in the beautiful facility where we serve children with a variety of pediatric orthopedic needs requiring all levels of care from observation...
Scoliosis Physical Therapy for Stronger, Straighter Spines
If your child has scoliosis, chances are you’ve already discussed many treatment options with a pediatric spine specialist. The specialist may have recommended a “wait and see” approach to determine whether your child’s curve gets worse or stays the same. You may...
What’s in an ACL Injury Prevention Program?
In a study conducted by members of Scottish Rite for Children's sports medicine research team, we have found that one in five parents are not aware of injury prevention programs that can reduce the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. This is alarming...
Ankle-Foot Orthosis Devices: A Guide for Parents
Health conditions that limit your child’s ability to walk, run, play and just be a kid can take a lot of fun out of childhood. An ankle-foot orthosis could be the solution your child needs, particularly if he or she has muscle or joint problems in the legs, ankles...
Get to Know our Staff: Matt Messer, Administration
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children? I am an administrative resident. My role is to learn about health care administration through projects and working with leaders to complete my master’s degree. What do you do on a daily basis or what...
Is Your Young Athlete Having Orthopedic Surgery? Five Suggestions to Prepare your Pantry for Recovery
Following surgery, the body experiences increased energy demands due to inflammation and tissue healing. Some patients may eat less due to reduced activity, an increased need for sleep and the use of medications. Not eating enough, when nutrition needs are highest,...
Shouldering an Injury: What AC Joint Separation Recovery Looks Like
Young athletes can experience many shoulder injuries while playing sports, one of which being AC joint separation. Sometimes called shoulder separation, this injury affects the acromioclavicular joint, which rests where a part of the shoulder blade called the...
5 Common Types of Scoliosis: Which Form Does Your Child Have?
Scoliosis is a common orthopedic condition that affects between 2% to 3% of the population. This abnormal sideways curvature of the spine can range from mild to severe, with varying health impacts. Scoliosis must be monitored until children stop growing, and...
Recognizing Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Your Baby
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) occurs when a baby’s hip joint doesn’t form properly. In most cases, the problem is present at birth, but DDH can also develop as a child grows. It’s essential for parents to know the signs of DDH. The earlier a specialist...
Get to Know our Staff: Carlos Monroig-Rivera, Medical Student Research Fellow
Scottish Rite for Children offers a Medical Student Research Fellowship (MSRF) for medical students interested in gaining experience in clinical research. MSRF fellows work with a lead faculty mentor throughout the year and several project supervisors who are...
Share Your Story: Finding Hope and Staying the Course Through Perthes Treatment
Blog written by Megan, Garrett’s mom In June 2022, Garrett developed a limp and complained about his right knee hurting. We went to his pediatrician for an X-ray after a few weeks of not getting any relief. He had just attended a basketball camp and is active in...
Bouncing Back From UCL Injury Scarlette Soars Higher Than Ever
Published in Rite Up, 2023 – Issue 3. by Kristi Shewmaker It was a nail-biting week for Scarlette, of Coppell, during the fall semester of her high school senior year. She was waiting for a phone call from the head coach of the gymnastics team at Rutgers®. She...
Anxiety in Children with Dyslexia
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges in children, and it affects one in eight children in the United States. While the condition is not unusual, it can present many challenges for those who experience it, especially in academics and education....
What Is Turf Toe? 7 FAQs About This Common Sports Injury
A serious condition with a funny-sounding name, turf toe can sideline aspiring and professional athletes alike. It’s a condition that targets one of an athlete’s most important tools — their feet. Learn how you can identify turf toe in your child and the steps you...
A Newfound Freedom to Walk
KaDeyja, of San Antonio, enjoys watching Cocomelon® and listening to her favorite song, “The Wheels on the Bus.” During her physical therapy session at Scottish Rite for Children, this animated music video set the tone, creating a playful atmosphere and soundtrack...