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Our Sports Medicine Team in the Community
Our pediatric sports medicine team is committed to making sure young athletes have the right care in the right place at the right time. In order for that to happen, we invite the community to educational events throughout the year. For example, we offer splinting...
Scottish Rite Hospital Staff Return from Spain with Two Major Awards
Last week, our medical staff and researchers attended the 2017 EPOSNA conference in Barcelona, Spain. This inaugural meeting combined two established pediatric orthopedic societies, POSNA (Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America) and EPOS (European Pediatric...
Mental Conditioning for Young Athletes – An Interview With Our Psychologist
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked psychologist, Erica Force, Ph.D., C.C.-A.A.S.P., to tell us about how to improve a young athlete’s mental health with mental conditioning. What is mental conditioning? This is a type of training where an...
Cody’s Moment – Dyslexia
When competitive gymnast Cody encountered a learning disorder, dyslexia, his family turned to the hospital’s internationally recognized team of experts. Cody’s schoolwork has improved by leaps and bounds, giving him the confidence to fly both in and out of the gym....
Patient Education: Hand Cast Care Guidelines for Small Children
How to keep the cast dry: The cast must stay dry. No water! No exceptions! This includes: Indoor and outdoor faucets Dog and cat bowls Water toys Lakes and pools Do not bathe or clean the child in the sink or tub. Casts get wet with less than one inch of water in...
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...