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JohnMichael’s Story: A Sign of Hope
Rainbows served as beacons, guiding the way on a family’s journey to hope, healing and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children He has been described as light, love and joy. His zest for life is magnetic. People call him a miracle. Meet JohnMichael. And when you...
Scottish Rite Hospital Doctors Attend the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting
Last week, several doctors from Scottish Rite Hospital attended the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting in San Diego, California. AAOS was founded in 1933 and has grown to be the world’s largest medical association, serving more than...
Get to Know Our Staff: Tabetha Rowe, Registered Nurse, Sports Medicine
Tabetha is a registered nurse who has been working with young athletes for the past five years. She’s currently working at our North Campus in Plano. Get to know more about her in our Staff Spotlight below. What’s your favorite part of your job? My sports medicine...
Scottish Rite Hospital Hosts Inaugural Genomics Conference
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is hosting an inaugural international conference titled, “Genomic Approaches to Understanding and Treating Scoliosis.” The three-day meeting unites two distinct groups who are dedicated to scoliosis genetics research, the...
L. Ray Lawson, M.D., International Spine Fellowship: Educating Medical Professionals from Around the World
At Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, we are dedicated to education. The hospital offers several fellowship programs to provide a well-rounded experience for medical professionals interested in pediatric orthopedics. As an institution, it is a privilege for...
It’s Like a Science Fair for Health Care Professionals
Every year, kids try their hand at developing and conducting scientific research for the science fair. From growing mold to creating electrical circuits, they define their hypothesis, develop testing methods, perform the experiment, and then thoughtfully consider...
Sam’s Moment – Hip Dysplasia
Sam loves playing sports. After receiving a diagnosis of hip dysplasia, he temporarily needed a wheelchair and had to figure out a new way to play. He discovered wheelchair motocross. Flying down ramps, it’s Sam’s moment to be fearless. This month, we will be...
Amputee Ski Trip Spotlight: Anthony, age 15 of Fort Worth
Anthony is an active 15-year-old from Fort Worth, Texas. In 2008, Anthony had an accident and one of his legs was amputated below the knee. That hasn’t slowed him down. Anthony is very athletic and played on his school basketball team up until this year. He has...
DFWChild: Concussions and Kids – What You Need to Know Now
One of the eight cheerleaders ran across the mat to do a pass while practicing the routine. But one of the moves was off, she didn’t have the momentum to finish the back flip at the end, and she landed on her head. The group of parents let out a collective gasp...
Get to Know Our Staff: Dwight Putnam in Prosthetics
Dwight Putnam is a prosthetist who has been working at Scottish Rite Hospital for 10 years. Get to know him and why he loves working at our hospital. What was your first job? What path did you take to get here? My first job was making sandwiches at Schlotzsky’s… I...
D Magazine: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital Receives $7.5 Million in NIH Grants for Idiopathic Scoliosis Research
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children researchers recently received three awards from the National Institutes of Health to fund idiopathic scoliosis research, the most common type of scoliosis which appears around ages 10 to 15. The grants total approximately...
One Year After a New ACL, Our Sports Medicine MVP Is Shining!
Nate Rogers tore his ACL in his debut in junior league hockey for the Philadelphia Little Flyers, a U19-elite team. Dr. Philip Wilson reconstructed his ACL, and Nate took his rehabilitation and training seriously. One month after his return, he was named one of the...
Our Fracture Clinic Is Here to Help
A young gymnast’s experience with our Fracture Clinic When Riley broke her arm during a front handspring at the gym, she and her mom were both afraid that she would need surgery. Thankfully, a friend at her gym told them exactly where to go for expert fracture...
Planning for a Safe Season – What Parents and Coaches Can Do to Be Prepared – Sports Medicine
The to-do lists for coaches and sports administrators are very long in the fall. It’s time to meet new players, evaluate the condition and skills of each player, inform the parents of rules and schedules, and get the playbook finalized. What may get overlooked is...
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children: Patient Care, Education & Research
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children opened its doors in 1921 and over the last 95 years it has become one of the top pediatric orthopedic hospitals in the country. At the core of our mission are three main pillars: patient care, research and education. The...