Cover story previously published in Rite Up, 2024 – Issue 1. by Kristi Shewmaker Santiago is an artist, creator and prop maker. An eighth grader from Josephine, he became an artist at a young age when his older brother Esteban inspired him to draw. Later, his parents,...
David A. Podeszwa | M.D.
Share Your Story: Chief Growing Officer
It’s Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, and we want to highlight our patient Isa, who also happens to be the 2022 Gerber baby! Learn more about her journey below. Blog written by Isa'a parents, John and Meredith. What prompted seeking medical attention?...
Why I Run: Family Support
Meet Preston, a patient who was seen by our team of experts. Learn more about his journey below.BMW Dallas Marathon Blog written by Preston's dad, Preston.Our son Preston lives with a condition known as Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome (KTWS). In short, it is a This...
Overcoming Hardship with Humor and Hope
Article previously published in Rite Up, 2022 – Issue 3. “Why do nurses like red crayons?” says 17-year-old Mikaylin, of Forney. She pauses. “Sometimes, they have to draw blood.” Exchanging dad jokes, eye rolls and laughs with pediatric orthopedic surgeon David A....
World-Renowned Hip Care
Scottish Rite for Children's Center for Excellence in Hip has a long tradition of providing the highest-quality medical care to thousands of children, from newborns to adolescents and young adults. Led by director and pediatric orthopedic surgeon Harry Kim, M.D.,...
Limb Reconstruction Meeting Brings Experts from Around the World to Dallas
Scottish Rite Hospital is honored to host the second annual Controversies in Pediatric Limb Reconstruction (CPLR). This two-day seminar brings together leaders in the field to collaborate and discuss the latest treatment techniques for pediatric patients with limb...