Cover story previously published in Rite Up, 2022 – Issue 3. by Kristi Shewmaker Kickball, wiffle ball, four square, taking hikes and riding bikes are a few of the activities 10-year old Brock, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, enjoys. But, his first love is baseball.  ...
Perthes disease, also known as Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, is a childhood disorder of the hip. The disease affects the ball portion of the hip joint, known as the femoral head. Perthes is uncommon — approximately five to 10 children per 100,000 will be diagnosed each...
Checking In – A Scottish Rite for Children Podcast, Episode 4 Perthes Disease Host: Clinical Nurse Manager, Jennifer Bowden, R.N. Expert Guests: Director of the Center for Excellence in Hip and pediatric orthopedic surgeon Harry Kim, M.D., M.S., and special guest...
What is your role at the hospital? What do you do on a daily basis? My job involves working with teams of surgeon-researchers and coordinators all over the world to collect data about patients they treat for Perthes disease, a rare disease that impacts formation of...
