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Experts Share Research at National Conference
As an institution dedicated to providing the best care to kids, experts from Scottish Rite for Children are involved with various medical organizations that support education and research. Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) held its virtual national...
Infants and Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
This article was originally published in the Pediatric Society of Greater Dallas newsletter. Committed to improving orthopedics care of pediatric patients in all settings, Scottish Rite for Children specialists are regular contributors to this publication for local...
Sports Medicine Team Presents Latest Studies at National Meeting for Clinical Research Professionals
The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) is an organization committed to the education and certification of people involved in clinical research. Scottish Rite for Children has many research coordinators who participate in SOCRA and its activities. “We...
Share Your Story: Hole in One
Meet Emme, a patient who is treated by our multidisciplinary team of experts. Blog written by Emme's mother, Olivia. On the day Emme was born, I thought she looked absolutely perfect, just like a tiny doll. The next morning, our pediatrician came to check on her...
Hockey Player Has No Regrets After Making a Hard Call
In June of 2020, 15-year-old hockey player Daniel was training after an outstanding season as captain of his team. It appeared that they had a great shot at going all the way in the upcoming season when everything suddenly went wrong. As he was going for the puck,...
How Do I Know If My Patient Has Arthritis or a Related Condition?
Key messages from a presentation by Lorien Nassi, M.D., at Coffee, Kids and Sports Medicine. Watch the lecturePrint the PDF To recognize and respond to patterns of symptoms and findings, a pediatric rheumatologist relies heavily on a medical history and physical...
Share Your Story: A Family Affair
Meet Anna and Ellen, patients seen by our multidisciplinary team of experts. Learn more about their journey below. Blog written by Anna and Ellen's mom, Keeley. When our daughter Anna was 5 years old, she started telling us that her left arm felt funny and not...
Get to Know our Staff: Michelle Gurrusqueta, Therapy Services
What is your job title / your role at Scottish Rite for Children? I’m a therapy technician, and I assist the physical and occupational therapists with patient care and equipment needs. What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work? My...
Evaluating Adolescent Ankle Pain
Content included below was presented at the 2021 Pediatric Orthopedic Education Symposium by sports medicine physician Jacob C. Jones, M.D, RMSK. You can watch the full lecture and download this summary. The ankle is one of the most commonly injured body parts in...
Wrist Complaints You Shouldn’t Ignore – Fracture Clinic Tips
Falling onto an outstretched hand can often cause injuries to the ulna and/or radius, or the long bones in the arm. The most common injuries are called both bone forearm fractures (BBFA) or buckle fractures. Sometimes, the carpals, the smaller bones in the wrist,...
Wrist Complaints You Shouldn’t Ignore – Fracture Clinic Tips
Falling onto an outstretched hand can often cause injuries to the ulna and/or radius, or the long bones in the arm. The most common injuries are called both bone forearm fractures (BBFA) or buckle fractures. Sometimes, the carpals, the smaller bones in the wrist,...
“Walk It Off, It’s Just an Ankle Sprain.”…. Or Is It? – Fracture Clinic Tips
The ankle is one of the most commonly injured body parts in children of all ages. An ankle sprain usually occurs when the ligaments, which support the three ankle bones, are stretched beyond their normal limits. This often occurs when the ankle is twisted or rolled...
Get to Know our Staff: Jose Munoz, Fracture Clinic
What is your job title / your role at Scottish Rite for Children? I am an orthopedic technician in the Fracture Clinic in Frisco. I spend my days applying and removing casts. What was your first job? What path did you take to get here or what led you to Scottish...
Common Causes of Adolescent Knee Pain
Content included below was presented at the 2021 Pediatric Orthopedic Education Symposium by pediatric orthopedic surgeon Philip L. Wilson, M.D. You can watch the full lecture and download this summary. Diagnosing common causes of adolescent knee pain can be...
Adolescent Hip Dysplasia and Other Causes of Hip Pain
Content included below was presented at the 2021 Pediatric Orthopedic Education Symposium by pediatric orthopedic surgeon William Z. Morris, M.D. You can watch the full lecture and download this summary. In hip dysplasia, the acetabulum (or hip socket) is shallow...