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When a Young Athlete Gets Too Hot
As temperatures rise and athletes return to outdoor training and tournaments, recognizing and responding to the signs and symptoms of heat illness is critically important. Though body temperature may not be elevated, heat illness may still be present.Signs and...
Share Your Story: Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Meet Beau, a patient who is seen by our team of multidisciplinary experts. Learn more about his journey below. Blogs written by Beau and his mom, Courtney. When Beau was 6 months old, he was placed in the Chinese orphanage system, and our family adopted him in...
Get to Know our Staff: David Calles, Inpatient Unit
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children? I am a Patient Care Technician, and I assist the nursing staff with patient care. What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work? I take vital signs, prepare the surgery...
NBC DFW: Scottish Rite, UTSW Awarded $6.6 Million for Scoliosis Research
Researchers at Scottish Rite for Children and UT Southwestern were awarded $6.6 million over five years by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue research into the underlying causes of idiopathic scoliosis. The grant which was announced by Scottish...
Share Your Story: A Lifetime of Golf
Meet Ford, a patient who was treated by our multidisciplinary team of experts. Blog written by Ford. My name is Ford. I am 26 years old and also have cerebral palsy. When I was 10 years old, I had surgery on my legs at Scottish Rite for Children. The year before, I...
Caring for the Communities They Serve
Article previously published in Rite Up, 2022 – Issue 1. Scottish Rite for Children is not the only organization celebrating a major milestone. Twenty years ago, H-E-B opened its first Central Market in Dallas at Lovers Lane and Greenville Avenue. Another...
Innovative Spinal Surgery Techniques for Scoliosis
In scoliosis patients with a significant curve of 50 degrees or more, spinal surgery is often the best treatment option. Surgery is also an option for scoliosis patients who did not achieve success with bracing. At Scottish Rite for Children, we offer multiple...
Get to Know our Staff: Dana Dempsey, Therapeutic Recreation
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children? As director of the Therapeutic Recreation department, I make sure my team has the resources and support they need to provide therapeutic recreation services to our patients. Therapeutic recreation...
Overcoming Gymnast’s Wrist – A Tale of a Gymnast Named Delaney
Delaney, 12 of Lewisville, has been tumbling and flipping her whole life, well almost. Starting around 18 months old, this level 7 gymnast practices 20 hours per week. She is so happy to be back in her normal rhythm after a season of modified training because of a...
Myths About Scoliosis: Causes & Treatment
What is Scoliosis?Scoliosis is a progressive condition that causes the spine to curve into an “S” or “C” shape. It affects approximately two to three percent of school-aged children and is most common in girls ages 10-15. There are several different types of...
Gymnast’s Wrist
Success in gymnastics requires a high volume of training and early specialization. Together, these can take a toll on a young athlete’s growing body. Lindsey Williams, O.T.R., C.H.T., is an occupational therapist who takes care of gymnasts with wrist pain. “I...
Share Your Story: Standing Tall
Meet Finn, a patient who is seen by our scoliosis and spine experts. Learn more about his journey below. Blog written by Finn. I was diagnosed with scoliosis years ago. My curve was minor, and I would go to Scottish Rite for Children every six months for...
At the Forefront of Innovation: Spinal Surgery at Scottish Rite for Children
Hearing that your child needs spinal surgery for scoliosis brings a flood of questions and a lot of uncertainty. Using the newest technology and innovative methods, the experts at Scottish Rite for Children are some of the best pediatric orthopedic surgeons in the...
Get to Know our Staff: Jason Sawa, Inpatient Nursing Unit
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children? I am in the inpatient care coordinator. What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work? I ensure the needs of the patient and family are met during their inpatient stay...
Share Your Story: I Got This
Meet Ella, a patient who is treated by our experts in the Center for Excellence in Clubfoot and Foot Disorders. Learn more about her journey below. Blog written by Ella's mother, Lindsay. I was about halfway through my pregnancy when we found out that our baby,...