A newspaper in Gladstone, Mich., recently spotlighted Scottish Rite for Children pediatric surgeon Amy L. McIntosh, M.D., and her role as the first U.S. surgeon to implant the Spring Distraction System (SDS), a dynamic growth-friendly spinal device for children with...
Scottish Rite for Children continues its commitment to advancing care for children with complex spinal conditions by expanding the range of treatment options available to patients with early-onset scoliosis. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Amy L. McIntosh, M.D., recently...
Scottish Rite for Children is proud to announce our physicians have received three of the most prestigious awards in pediatric orthopedic research in 2025 — the POSNA Best Clinical Research Paper Award, the SRS Hibbs Award and the PRiSM Hank Chambers Award for Best...
Now in its fourteenth year, Summer Colors showcases original artwork from both established and emerging artists, including Lorena, a young patient at Scottish Rite whose journey through treatment inspired her to give back through creativity. During her two-month stay...
Previously published in Rite Up, 2025 – Issue 2. By Kristi Shewmaker Meet Hanna, a 12-year-old of Flower Mound, Texas, who loves listening to music while drawing; Bella, a 13-year-old all-around athlete of Lewisville, Texas, who enjoys soccer; and Coleman, a...
For Kathlynn, of Waxahachie, Texas, dance is not just a hobby. It is an outlet for expression that brings joy. Just days after Kathlynn’s 10th birthday, she and her family went to the pediatrician for a routine visit. The pediatrician noticed a curve in Kathlynn’s...
Published in Rite Up, 2023 – Issue 3. Last summer, the Inpatient Unit at Scottish Rite for Children had extra security and cuteness overload in the form of a 4-year-old patient lovingly referred to as Policeman Joseph. Donning a police vest, badge, walkie-talkie...
Scottish Rite and UT Southwestern are hosting the Perry Outreach Program, looking to encourage young women to take up a career in orthopedics. They will get hands-on experience on suturing, casting, repairing bones and more! Watch the segment.
Scoliosis is one of the most common pediatric orthopedic conditions and presents very differently depending on the patient. Research into nonoperative treatment methods has shown promising results for using a Providence or nighttime brace in addition to...
No matter where you live, biking is a great way to get outdoors and be active. Whether it's for pleasure, to exercise or for commuting purposes, biking has numerous physical and mental benefits — the key is to do it safely. "Biking is a low-impact resistance exercise...
Each year, our team seeks out college students interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Clinical Orthopedic Research Assistants (CORA) are hired at Scottish Rite for Children to assist our experts in performing clinical research tasks and collaborating on research...
Scottish Rite for Children hosted 40 high schoolers as part of an outreach program to expose girls to orthopedic surgery and engineering. Read the full article.
Article previously published in Rite Up, 2022 – Issue 1. Sounds of whirring drills, buzzing bone saws and clattering trays of suture and casting materials filled the room at Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center in Frisco during the recent...
Content included below was presented at the 2021 Pediatric Orthopedic Education Symposium by pediatric orthopedic surgeon Amy L. McIntosh, M.D. Watch the full lecture or download this summary. Newborn care, particularly in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)...
Cover story previously published in Rite Up, 2021 – Issue 1. by Hayley Hair The rhythm, the tempo, and the heartbeat — all fitting descriptors for the function of a band’s percussion section, but using an even more compelling name like the backbone depicts their role...
Meet Phoebe, a patient seen by our spine experts. Learn more about her journey below. Blog written by Phoebe's mom, Victoria of Rockwall, TX. When Phoebe was in sixth grade, she had her annual pediatrician visit and that was when our doctor first recommended further...
Meet Caroline, a patient who is treated by our spine experts. Learn more about her journey below. Blog written by Caroline's mom, Christina, of Dallas. “What’s that little lump on her back?” This is how Caroline’s congenital scoliosis journey began, when she was...