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NBC DFW: New Exhibit at NorthPark Center Highlights Women in STEM
Division Director of Movement Science Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, Ph.D., is one of 120 women represented in the #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit. This unique exhibit includes life-size, 3-D printed statues of influential women in STEM. It is now known as having the most...
Keep Pushing
17-year-old Jazzy has been playing basketball since she was 3 years old. Her mom, Krystal, first began to see signs of Jazzy's gift for the sport when she was in fourth grade. "She was tenacious," says Krystal. "She was really good." As Jazzy got older and...
Non-Pharmacological Pain Management in Pediatric Orthopedics
In caring for the whole child, our team uses a multidisciplinary and multimodal approach to pain management. This means we go beyond prescribing analgesics (medicine for pain), in fact, we are actively working to eliminate the use of addictive opiods in our care. A...
Meet Margo – Our Facility Dog
What is your role at Scottish Rite for Children? I am a facility dog at the Dallas campus. What’s something—big or small—that you’re really good at? I really enjoy being able to make our patients smile. What are some of your hobbies? I love being in the water –...
To Brace or Not to Brace? And Other Bracing FAQ’s in Pediatric Sports Medicine
The opinions about bracing joints to address or prevent injuries in youth sports are constantly evolving. The objective comparison of one brace to the next is challenging because of the many variables associated with the conversation. Age, type of brace, joint...
A True Trailblazer
Serving as chief of staff for more than 34 years, Tony Herring, M.D., solidified Scottish Rite for Children’s stellar reputation for pediatric orthopedic research, education and patient care. He is loved by his patients, highly respected and admired by his...
Jump! Flop! Bounce! Break.
As things get back to normal, we’re seeing an influx of orthopedic injuries from trampolines and bounce houses. We thought you would like some quick tips for making them as safe as possible. Allow one child to jump at a time. Separate the big kids from the younger...
The Newest Technologies Being Used in Orthotics & Prosthetics
At Scottish Rite for Children, we are committed to providing to best and most innovative care – making sure we do everything we can to help each child accomplish their goals. Our Orthotics & Prosthetics department create custom-made orthoses and prostheses for...
The O&P Edge: Bracing the Curve
Scoliosis is one of the most common conditions our experts treat, and it presents in many forms – from the common to the complex. Depending on the child and the severity of their curve, the plan for treatment can vary. Bracing is a treatment option for patients...
Get to Know our Staff: Maria Anderson, Dental
What is your role at Scottish Rite for Children? Dental Clinic Manager What do you do on a daily basis? I manage outpatient services and surgical procedures performed by the Dental department staff and residents. Is there a special referral process for patients to...
Stress Fractures: How Nutrition Plays a Role
Many athletes with injuries seem to have overlapping nutritional concerns. In particular, gymnasts, dancers, soccer players, cross country runners and track & field athletes are being treated for stress fractures. For some, it’s a second or third stress...
Fueling for Home Runs: Nutrition Tips for Young Baseball Players
While baseball may not be considered an endurance sport or immediately thought of as a power sport, it still demands a level of energy and strength for successful catches, pitches, hits and runs. Additionally, baseball requires concentration, fine motor skills and...
Hip Injuries in Young Athletes
Pediatric orthopedic surgeon and associate director of clinical research, Henry B. Ellis, M.D., presented this as part of Coffee, Kids and Sports Medicine education series. Watch the full lecturePrint the PDF Ellis provided a detailed discussion of the history and...
Recognizing Athletes With Disordered Eating
A pediatric sports medicine physician and member of the Female and Male Athlete Triad Coalition, Jane S. Chung, M.D., shares the latest in energy availability and the consequences of under fueling for young athletes. Print the PDF Sports can place high demands on...
Luke’s Journey: Not Missing a Beat Through Scoliosis Treatment
Cover story previously published in Rite Up, 2021 – Issue 1. by Hayley Hair The rhythm, the tempo, and the heartbeat — all fitting descriptors for the function of a band’s percussion section, but using an even more compelling name like the backbone depicts their...