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Little Fingers, Big Problems: Tips From Our Fracture Clinic
Did you know that some of the more common injuries we see in young children occur inside the home from normal everyday objects like doors, cabinets and drawers? Young children don’t recognize the dangers associated with these and love to play with them. Since...
Scottish Rite Hospital Is at the Center of Innovation
At Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, our mission is to discover new and innovative ways to best care for children affected with orthopedic and certain related neurological conditions. We opened our doors in 1921, and since then, our doctors and researchers...
Just Say “NO” to Trampolines – Safety Tips From Our Fracture Clinic
Many researchers have pondered whether a trampoline of any kind, with any safety features, can be considered safe. Scottish Rite Hospital pediatric orthopedic surgeon, Christine Ho, M.D., has participated in research looking at injuries from trampoline use. For her...
Does Your Child Complain of Heel Pain During or After Activity? – Sports Medicine
Growth plates in children’s bones are at risk of injuries because they are relatively weak and, in many cases, have ligaments or tendons attached nearby. Though some growth plates make bones grow longer, others give the bones unique shapes allowing them to do their...
Exploring Innovations in Imaging
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is only the fourth hospital in Texas to employ an advanced imaging technology called EOS®, to be used in specific patient cases. The system produces long length images of the spine and lower extremities with significantly...
Landmark Study May Pave the Way for Personalized Treatment of Lupus and Other Complex Autoimmune Diseases
For media/press inquiries, please contact:Megan [email protected] Dallas researcher, Virginia Pascual, M.D., publishes new findings in prestigious Cell journal DALLAS (March 31, 2016): New research that may dramatically improve drug...
Getting back to sports after an ACL Reconstruction
After an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, many young athletes choose to have surgery to replace the ACL. In very active kids, the knee is often unstable and at risk of injury without this important ligament. Returning to sports after this procedure takes time...
Learn About Our Center for Pediatric Bone Biology and Translational Research
A core mission of the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is to conduct research that improves the care of children. Since 1921, the hospital has developed a deep reservoir of medical history, renowned expertise in treating pediatric orthopedic disorders, and...
The Gold Standard: Celebrating 50 Years of Pioneering Dyslexia Care
Fifty years ago, a man with an unwavering conviction to help children joined Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children's staff. His name was Lucius "Luke" Waites, Jr., M.D., and his pioneering work changed the world of learning disorders forever. In 1924, Lucius...
Things to Know About Scoliosis Screening
After summer break, many kids will be screened for scoliosis. Here is some information that you should know about the process: What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a progressive condition causing the spine to curve or twist into a “C” or “S” shape. What causes...
Back to the Basics – Sports Medicine
Young athletes are working hard to jump higher and run faster. Though strengthening and training programs can be very effective in improving performance, it might be time to get back to the basics of having fun. Did you know playing tag can improve agility,...
Scottish Rite Hospital Featured in The New York Times for Scoliosis Bracing Study
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children's young patients are accustomed to receiving top-flight, technologically-based treatment for a variety of conditions, but a recent study examining the effectiveness of back braces to correct scoliosis proves that,...