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Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet

Discover what makes Scottish Rite for Children a leader in pediatric orthopedic care. From our expert team to our innovative treatments, explore the facts below to learn how we’re helping kids achieve their best.

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Charter Date

October 10, 1921

Founded By

Orthopedic surgeon W. B. Carrell, M.D., and a group of local Masons

Background

Scottish Rite for Children is one of the nation’s leading pediatric orthopedic centers. A wide range of orthopedic conditions are treated, including sports injuries and fractures, as well as certain arthritic, neurological and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. Patients receive treatment regardless of the family’s ability to pay. For more information about services available at the Dallas or Frisco campuses, volunteering or donating, visit scottishriteforchildren.org.

Conditions Treated

Scottish Rite for Children physicians and surgeons treat thousands of pediatric patients with a wide range of orthopedic conditions each year in these six Centers for Excellence:

  • Spine
  • Foot
  • Hand
  • Hip
  • Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction
  • Sports Medicine

Patient Care

  • More than 380,000 patients treated since inception
  • 3,555 surgeries were performed in fiscal year 2023
  • 100 licensed beds

Teaching

  • Scottish Rite for Children’s fellowship in pediatric orthopedics is a full clinical training program with more than 200 graduating fellows now practicing across the U.S. and spanning six continents.
  • Scottish Rite for Children physicians wrote the book on the treatment of orthopedic conditions affecting children. Now in its sixth edition, the Tachdjian’s Pediatric Orthopaedics edited by Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is the standard reference guide for orthopedic surgeons around the world.
  • Scottish Rite for Children is committed to providing ongoing education to the local medical community. Through seminars, continuing educational events and on-demand learning, our team presents the latest treatment options and research within pediatric orthopedics and other related areas.

Research

The Sarah M. and Charles E. Seay Center for Musculoskeletal Research consists of three areas — clinical, basic and applied research. Each area includes various divisions that are focused on discovering new and innovative techniques to provide the best care to our patients. Scottish Rite for Children researchers and physicians have generated more than 50 patents and discovered genes associated with orthopedic conditions. There are currently 256 active research projects. Dallas and Frisco locations each have a state-of-the-art Movement Science Laboratory that uses premier equipment to evaluate and identify a child’s movement. Groundbreaking research allows our team to determine the best individualized treatment for each patient.

Admission Guidelines

Orthopedic Conditions and Sports Injuries

Dyslexia and Learning Disorders

  • Texas resident.
  • Age 5 – 14 years old.
  • Referral by a physician for a suspected learning disorder.

Staff

  • 46 full-time physicians (21 orthopedic surgeons)
  • All physicians hold faculty appointments at UT Southwestern Medical Center and are renowned for outstanding research and teaching of medical students, residents and fellows
  • More than 1,000 staff members across three locations 

Volunteers

Since inception, more than 14,600 volunteers have contributed 3,651,600 hours

Contact

To refer a patient, volunteer or donate, please call 214-559-5000 or visit scottishriteforchildren.org.

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