12-year-old Alice is racing towards her dreams, confidently managing each day and creating her own path! With a passion for running, she participates in cross country for her school and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). After securing fifth place in AAU’s 5K, Alice...
Jacob C. Jones | M.D. | RMSK
Scottish Rite Is Advancing the Use of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Pediatric Orthopedics and Beyond
In many practices, musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK US) is housed solely in radiology. At Scottish Rite for Children, we are fortunate to also have two practitioners with advanced training and certification in using this tool in clinic. Sports medicine physician Jacob...
One-of-a-Kind Program Teaches Pediatric Fundamentals in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
The use of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK US) is becoming increasingly popular and a point of emphasis in trainee education; however, most training programs focus on conditions in adults. Scottish Rite for Children experts have developed an introductory program to...
Pediatric Musculoskeletal Ultrasound at Scottish Rite for Children
Pediatric musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound is a safe, effective, and painless approach to observing bones, ligaments, tendons, and other tissues in and around joints. At Scottish Rite for Children, ultrasound has been used for many years by our radiologists and...
Sports Medicine Team from Scottish Rite for Children Had Strong Presence at PRiSM 2023
The sports medicine team from the Scottish Rite for Children Center for Excellence in Sports Medicine recently attended the 10th Annual Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine (PRiSM) society meeting in Denver, Colorado. Several of our team are founding members in this...
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: How It Helps Your Child
Sports medicine physician Jacob C. Jones, M.D., RMSK, is a musculoskeletal ultrasound expert with advanced training in using ultrasound to evaluate and treat sport-related injuries in children and teens. This commonly used technology uses sound waves to create...
Inaugural Pediatric Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Conference Was a Success!
The results are in, and the Pediatric Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (PMSKUS) Fundamentals Course met and exceeded expectations on several fronts. We’re getting busy planning the next opportunity to participate in the spring of 2023. Join the wait list today. We hosted 28...
Common Youth Ice Hockey Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Ice hockey is a contact sport that carries a higher risk of injury as the skill and competition level increase. Though ice hockey may not be as prevalent in North Texas as it is in other regions, Scottish Rite’s Sports Medicine team still takes care of injuries from...
Muscle Strain Q&A
Our world-renowned sports medicine experts are ready to help your injured athlete get back in the game. We have unparalleled experience providing nonoperative and arthroscopic care to treat common sport-related injuries including concussions, ligament injuries and...
Evaluating Adolescent Ankle Pain
Content included below was presented at the 2021 Pediatric Orthopedic Education Symposium by sports medicine physician Jacob C. Jones, M.D, RMSK. You can watch the full lecture and download this summary. The ankle is one of the most commonly injured body parts in...
Building Muscle in Young Athletes: Getting Started
Young athletes may express an interest in building muscle or “lean body mass” for a variety of reasons. Body composition includes water, bone, fat, muscle and other tissues such as organs and vessels. The elements that are most affected by diet and exercise are fat...
Young Athletes and Heel Pain
Skeletally immature athletes, those that are still growing, have unique conditions that occur in the growth centers of the bones. Heel pain in adults is caused by different issues because their growth centers are closed. Sports medicine physician Jacob C. Jones, M.D.,...
More Than Checking the Box: Effective Pre-Participation Physical Evaluations Help Young Athletes
Often buried in a long to-do list, the sports pre-participation evaluation (PPE) is something that deserves our full attention. The intent of the annual, required physical is to address concerns before they are a surprise in an athletic environment. Some screening is...
Ultrasound in Pediatric Sports Medicine
This is a summary of a lecture provided by sports medicine physician Jacob C. Jones, M.D., RMSK, as part of the Coffee, Kids and Sports Medicine educational series. Watch the full lecture.Print the PDF. Basic Ultrasound PhysicsMost are aware that ultrasound uses sound...