Kamran, better known as “Kam,” is always on the move! Whenever his family takes a break away from the city, Kam enjoys spending time on a swing set or riding up and down hills in golf carts. Though he is full of energy and curiosity, 2-year-old Kam has endured many...
Previously published in Rite Up, 2025 – Issue 1 Just two days after Christmas, 4-year-old Brigham, who goes by Briggs, underwent what he calls his “Transformer” surgery at Scottish Rite for Children. Briggs, of Longview, Texas, loves playing with cars, trucks and...
"Seeing him run around happy and never think anything was ever wrong … it's heartwarming knowing that he's going to be okay," says Cooper's father, BJ, describing the progress Cooper has made navigating his conditions. Cooper and his family traveled from College...
Briggs was born with no thumb and seven fingers — a rare condition seen only three times by staff orthopedic hand surgeon and the director of the Center for Excellence in Hand Scott Oishi, M.D., FACS. After undergoing three surgeries, Briggs is now affectionately...
Through healing hearts and helping hands, Scottish Rite for Children remains steadfast nationwide and beyond. By. Jane Humphrey We are deeply grateful for the exceptional dedication and care Dr. Scott Oishi and his team provide to our son. Every visit to Scottish Rite...
Previously published in Rite Up, 2024 – Issue 3. by Kristi Shewmaker “I can’t wait for you to see the little tricycle up in the ceiling,” BJ said to his wife, Ashley, when they arrived at Scottish Rite for Children in January 2023. Ashley and BJ Burton drove from...
KaDeyja, of San Antonio, enjoys watching Cocomelon® and listening to her favorite song, “The Wheels on the Bus.” During her physical therapy session at Scottish Rite for Children, this animated music video set the tone, creating a playful atmosphere and soundtrack to...
Polydactyly is a word that means “many fingers.” There are many forms of this common diagnosis. Some extra fingers are on the thumb side, some on the pinkie finger side and some in the middle of the hand. Polydactyly of the feet is also common. Some forms of...
Meet Anna and Ellen, patients seen by our multidisciplinary team of experts. Learn more about their journey below. Blog written by Anna and Ellen's mom, Keeley. When our daughter Anna was 5 years old, she started telling us that her left arm felt funny and not...
