After his scoliosis progressed to more than 120 degrees, a teenager from Jamaica traveled to Dallas for complex spine care that changed his life and gave him confidence for the future.Kemar was young when his mother, Ashwin, noticed something different about her son....
A newspaper in Gladstone, Mich., recently spotlighted Scottish Rite for Children pediatric surgeon Amy L. McIntosh, M.D., and her role as the first U.S. surgeon to implant the Spring Distraction System (SDS), a dynamic growth-friendly spinal device for children with...
A study led by spinal experts from Scottish Rite for Children found that starting brace treatment earlier than current guidelines recommend may help children and teens with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) reduce curve progression and lower their risk of needing...
Scottish Rite for Children continues its commitment to advancing care for children with complex spinal conditions by expanding the range of treatment options available to patients with early-onset scoliosis. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Amy L. McIntosh, M.D., recently...
At Texas Woman’s University, a fashion design class took learning beyond the classroom by focusing on how their skills could help the community. The course partnered with Scottish Rite for Children after identifying a real need among pediatric patients, especially...
Sixteen-year-old Danielle is an innovator at heart. During her scoliosis treatment, she discovered solace in the hum of motors at her school’s robotics club. “Robotics helped me power through my treatment,” Danielle says. When Danielle was in elementary school, she...
D CEO revealed its 2025 Excellence in Healthcare Award winners. The program recognizes outstanding healthcare executives, practitioners, organizations and other innovative industry leaders in the Dallas region. Attracting more than 100 nominations, D CEO selected...
As runners prepare for the BMW Dallas Marathon, organizers highlight that not all victories happen on the course. Proceeds benefit Scottish Rite for Children, which is spotlighting young patients whose resilience inspires participants. One patient, Bella, shared her...
Chief of Staff Daniel J. Sucato, M.D., M.S., speaks with Scott Becker on the Becker's Hospital Review Podcast about Scottish Rite for Children, ranked No. 1 in the nation for pediatric orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. He discusses Scottish Rite’s more than...
Seventeen-year-old Riley is preparing for the BMW Dallas Marathon, an achievement she once thought impossible. Diagnosed with scoliosis in seventh grade, Riley endured worsening pain until spinal surgery at Scottish Rite for Children straightened her 60-degree curve....
Scottish Rite for Children has received one of Texas’ highest honors in health care quality — the Texas Hospital Association’s (THA) Bill Aston Award for Quality — for its innovative program that reduced opioid use by 28% in children undergoing spinal fusion surgery...
Now in its fourteenth year, Summer Colors showcases original artwork from both established and emerging artists, including Lorena, a young patient at Scottish Rite whose journey through treatment inspired her to give back through creativity. During her two-month stay...
During their time at Scottish Rite for Children, 12-year-old Livvy and 13-year-old Georgia found inspiration from the doctors, nurses and fellow patients who supported them through scoliosis. "This place will always have a special place in my heart," said Livvy. After...
18-year-old Fernanda was diagnosed with scoliosis in sixth grade. "It was difficult, but I just had to keep going through it," Fernanda says. Her experience at Scottish Rite for Children transformed from a challenge into inspiration, motivating her to consider a...
Previously published in Rite Up, 2025 – Issue 2. By Kristi Shewmaker Meet Hanna, a 12-year-old of Flower Mound, Texas, who loves listening to music while drawing; Bella, a 13-year-old all-around athlete of Lewisville, Texas, who enjoys soccer; and Coleman, a...
Whether she is spiking a volleyball over the net or racing others in cross country, 17-year-old Olivia enjoys an active lifestyle with intensity, grit and heart. “Both sports have taught me about discipline, teamwork and pushing through challenges,” Olivia says,...
For Kathlynn, of Waxahachie, Texas, dance is not just a hobby. It is an outlet for expression that brings joy. Just days after Kathlynn’s 10th birthday, she and her family went to the pediatrician for a routine visit. The pediatrician noticed a curve in Kathlynn’s...
With an insatiable love for reading, 13-year-old Ellie and 10-year-old Josie, of McGregor, Texas, have always turned the page of their story together, even as they face scoliosis side by side. Their mother, Sarah, recognized the signs early as she was diagnosed with...