We are honored to host Dr Michael Kelly as our visiting professor for the 18th Annual Spine Symposium.
Scoliosis & Spine
Diagnosis to Dedication: How Aaliyah’s Scoliosis Journey Inspires Change
18-year-old Aaliyah, of Kress, is transforming her personal journey with scoliosis into a source of inspiration for young girls with similar diagnoses. “Scottish Rite means so much to me by helping me find my passion in changing lives,” Aaliyah says. She shares her...
Share Your Story: Lifelong Commitment to Care
13-year-old Lyla and her mom Ashley have more in common than they originally thought. Ashley was diagnosed with scoliosis in 2000 after her mom noticed a spinal curve while she tried on clothes. A chiropractor referred her to Scottish Rite for Children to begin...
Standing Tall After Spinal Fusion Surgery
Previously published in Rite Up, 2024 – Issue 2. In January of 2023, Delilah, a 12-year-old from San Antonio, was helping her mother, Angie, clean the house. As Delilah bent over to pick up something off the floor, Angie noticed that her backbone protruded from her...
Scoliosis Awareness Month: Wearing Your Scoliosis Brace
At Scottish Rite for Children, our spine experts care for the common to the complex of scoliosis curves. The type of treatment required for the condition depends on the child, when they were diagnosed and the severity of the curve. One treatment option for scoliosis...
A Parent’s and Patient’s Perspective on Scoliosis – Allison’s Amazing Journey
Lisa, mom of Allison, shares what it was like for her daughter Allison to be treated at Scottish for Children for scoliosis: What brought you guys to Scottish Rite?Allison was 8 years old when we went to her pediatrician for back pain she had recently been...
A Shared Passion to Protect and Serve
Published in Rite Up, 2023 – Issue 3. Last summer, the Inpatient Unit at Scottish Rite for Children had extra security and cuteness overload in the form of a 4-year-old patient lovingly referred to as Policeman Joseph. Donning a police vest, badge, walkie-talkie...
Megan E. Johnson, M.D., Appointed Program Director for Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship
We are honored to announce the appointment of Megan E. Johnson, M.D., as program director for the Dorothy & Bryant Edwards Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics and Scoliosis at Scottish Rite for Children. The Edwards fellowship is one of the oldest and largest...
Share Your Story: Connor’s Comeback
Meet Connor, a strong and determined athlete whose journey with Scottish Rite for Children began when he was just 10 years old. His scoliosis was first noticed by his mom when she noticed his clothes hung differently. She asked his pediatrician, who referred them to...
Gracee Gets Back in the Game After The Tether™ Spinal Surgery — the First at Scottish Rite
Cover story previously published in Rite Up, 2023 – Issue 1. by Kristi Shewmaker Gracee never imagined that one day she would play basketball in the Dallas Mavericks® practice gym, much less play one-on-one against her 6’5” pediatric orthopedic surgeon. As a...
Share Your Story: Strong and Independent
Rhudi, a strong and independent 18-year-old from Natalia, Texas, had her life turned around when she was diagnosed with congenital kyphoscoliosis, a severe form of scoliosis that causes the spine to curve both to the side and forward or backward. Rhudi was an infant...
Adam Jamnik: Medical Student Research Fellow, Research
Scottish Rite for Children offers a Medical Student Research Fellowship (MSRF) for medical students interested in gaining experience in clinical research. Fellows work with a lead faculty mentor throughout the year and several project supervisors who are pediatric...
Forbes Health: Scoliosis: Symptoms, Treatments, Mental Health Affects And More
Scoliosis is a spine condition that affects approximately 2% to 3% of the global population, according to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Whether you have scoliosis yourself or know someone who does, read on to learn more about the condition, its...
Innovative Spinal Surgery Techniques for Scoliosis
In scoliosis patients with a significant curve of 50 degrees or more, spinal surgery is often the best treatment option. Surgery is also an option for scoliosis patients who did not achieve success with bracing. At Scottish Rite for Children, we offer multiple types...
Myths About Scoliosis: Causes & Treatment
What is Scoliosis?Scoliosis is a progressive condition that causes the spine to curve into an “S” or “C” shape. It affects approximately two to three percent of school-aged children and is most common in girls ages 10-15. There are several different types of...
At the Forefront of Innovation: Spinal Surgery at Scottish Rite for Children
Hearing that your child needs spinal surgery for scoliosis brings a flood of questions and a lot of uncertainty. Using the newest technology and innovative methods, the experts at Scottish Rite for Children are some of the best pediatric orthopedic surgeons in the...
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...
Dallas Morning News: Scottish Rite for Children offers premier scoliosis treatment for pediatric patients
Scottish Rite for Children has dedicated the past 100 years to improving the care of children worldwide, offering premier scoliosis treatment for pediatric patients. An estimated 9 million school-age youth in the U.S. are affected by scoliosis. At Scottish Rite,...