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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...
Building Muscle in Young Athletes: Making Nutrition Count
Young athletes in strength-based and power sports may desire to increase muscle mass for better performance or to help them as they start a new position on their team. “While there are many nutrition supplements available, it’s important to understand that these...
Paralympian Tanner Wright Is Tokyo-Bound
Years of hard work and determination have Tanner’s lifelong dream in his sight – the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Born to stand out, Tanner has with a condition that caused his left arm to never fully develop. He first came to Scottish Rite for Children as a baby and has...
Recovery Strategies for Young Gymnasts
Gymnasts have training needs that differ from many other athletes. The demands on gymnasts typically involve many hours of high-intensity skills training. Not addressing recovery with the same commitment can leave them less prepared for another workout and at an...
Building Muscle in Young Athletes: Getting Started
Young athletes may express an interest in building muscle or “lean body mass” for a variety of reasons. Body composition includes water, bone, fat, muscle and other tissues such as organs and vessels. The elements that are most affected by diet and exercise are fat...
Ten Most Common Orthopedic Conditions Seen in the NICU
Content included below was presented at the 2021 Pediatric Orthopedic Education Symposium by pediatric orthopedic surgeon Amy L. McIntosh, M.D. Watch the full lecture or download this summary. Newborn care, particularly in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)...
Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes in Stop-and-Go Sports
A stop-and-go sport, also known as a high-intensity interval exercise, includes baseball, softball, football, volleyball, basketball, ice hockey, soccer and tennis. These sports require coordination, agility and concentration. Quick reactions in these sports demand...
Therapeutic Camps Improve the Self-Esteem and Confidence of Kids with Hand Differences
Scottish Rite for Children is world-renowned for its patient-centered care for children with orthopedic conditions. Our Center for Excellence in Hand is committed to caring for children with hand and upper limb conditions. The center is focused on providing...