Patient Education

What is Arthrogryposis?

What is Arthrogryposis?

Arthrogryposis is a rare condition that occurs in one out of 3,000 births. It involves curved or hooked joints and limited range of motion for joints of the hands, wrists, knees, feet, shoulders and hips. Most children with arthrogryposis have normal intelligence and...

Shoes for Different Orthopedic Needs

Shoes for Different Orthopedic Needs

At Scottish Rite for Children, many of our patients are treated for conditions affecting the lower extremities, such as the legs or feet. Some of these treatments can make it challenging for parents to find the right shoes for their child, so we have some tips and...

Exercises for Hip Pain

Exercises for Hip Pain

Hip pain can be caused by a variety of underlying factors. Weak hip muscles can cause poor body mechanics when walking or performing other activities, which can eventually lead to pain. Muscles that are too tight may also cause pain and/or popping sounds in the hip...

Stress Fractures in the Spine: Spondylolysis

Stress Fractures in the Spine: Spondylolysis

Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Jaysson T. Brooks, M.D., presented this as part of Coffee, Kids and Orthopedics education series. Brooks provided a detailed discussion of evaluating stress fractures in the spines of adolescents. You can watch the full lecture and print...

Infants and Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Infants and Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

This article was originally published in the Pediatric Society of Greater Dallas newsletter. Committed to improving orthopedics care of pediatric patients in all settings, Scottish Rite for Children specialists are regular contributors to this publication for local...

Prevention of ACL Injury in Our Young Athletes

Prevention of ACL Injury in Our Young Athletes

Article originally published by pediatric orthopedic surgeon Henry B. Ellis, M.D., and Assistant Chief of Staff Philip L. Wilson, M.D., in second quarter, 2019 issue of the Pediatric Society of Greater Dallas newsletter. Key messages were also presented by Philip L....