Briggs was born with no thumb and seven fingers — a rare condition seen only three times by staff orthopedic hand surgeon and the director of the Center for Excellence in Hand Scott Oishi, M.D., FACS. After undergoing three surgeries, Briggs is now affectionately...
Scottish Rite for Children has expanded its award-winning suite of dyslexia curricula with the launch of a web-based intervention that reduces teacher training time and cost while preserving high-quality, evidence-based instruction. The new curriculum cuts teacher...
Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas has expanded its Therapy Services department with a $13.5 million renovation. The renovation includes growing the space by 20% to 10,300 square feet and bringing in advanced rehabilitation technology. The new gym provides more...
The Luka Dončić Foundation paid a special visit to Scottish Rite for Children, hosting an exciting party for our patients! Luka’s generous support lit up the faces of both patients and staff. Watch the full story on Fox 4.[ba_image_carousel slide_count="1"...
Scottish Rite for Children hosted a specialized dance camp for teenage girls with cerebral palsy for Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. As part of a research study led by Senior Clinical Scientist Angela Shierk, Ph.D., O.T.R., and a team of occupational therapists, this...
A new website developed by Scottish Rite for Children's senior clinical scientist Angela Shierk, Ph.D., O.T.R., is helping patients with cerebral palsy reach their goals. Cerebral Palsy is the most common motor disability in children and causes issues with movement,...
Researchers at Scottish Rite for Children and UT Southwestern Medical Center recieved a $420,000 grant to test a gene therapy they believe may lead to a breakthrough treatment for a disease that causes children to lose nerve and motor control by the age of 5. The...
Dwight Putnam discovered that his artistic talent could transform the lives of children at Scottish Rite for Children. He transitioned from working as a sculptor to a prosthetist, finding his calling in crafting prostheses that empower children with limb differences....
Learn more about the rising rate of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in young athletes, as discussed by Henry B. Ellis, M.D. — pediatric orthopedic surgeon, medical director of clinical research and program director for the Orthopedic Sports Fellowship at...
At Scottish Rite for Children, volunteers play a vital role in staff, patients and their families’ experiences. By contributing their unique skills, they unite to support the organization's mission of giving children back their childhoods. 24-year-old Nick Blockzynski...