Clubfoot & Foot Disorders

Clubfoot: What Parents Need To Know

Clubfoot: What Parents Need To Know

What is a clubfoot? A clubfoot is a congenital (present at birth) foot abnormality. It is one of the most common pediatric orthopedic conditions. The heel tilts in and down, and the forefoot is turned in. Without treatment, it is possible for a child with a clubfoot...

Pediatric Foot Disorders: What Are We Learning From Research?

Pediatric Foot Disorders: What Are We Learning From Research?

Scottish Rite for Children Center for Excellence in Foot includes a multidisciplinary team that is dedicated to advancing the treatment for complex pediatric foot conditions. Directed by Anthony I Riccio, M.D., the center conducts comprehensive research into clubfoot...

Physical Therapy: Helping Patients Make a Full Recovery

Physical Therapy: Helping Patients Make a Full Recovery

At Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, our doctors, nurses and therapists provide the best possible care throughout each stage of treatment. The hospital’s physical therapy department is committed to helping a child improve their movement and function so they...

Improving Care with Patient Reported Outcome Measures

Improving Care with Patient Reported Outcome Measures

The goals for providers at Scottish Rite Hospital are to understand symptoms and concerns, develop the best action plan for treatment and to ensure that treatment is effective. We use standard questionnaires, called patient reported outcome measures (PROM), as tools...