At Scottish Rite for Children, every patient’s journey is as unique as they are. Each experience, story and moment shared at Scottish Rite creates an unbreakable bond between the patient and their clinical team. It’s not just about delivering world-class care — it’s...
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Miles of Motivation: Alice Races Ahead of AMPS
12-year-old Alice is racing towards her dreams, confidently managing each day and creating her own path! With a passion for running, she participates in cross country for her school and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). After securing fifth place in AAU’s 5K, Alice...
Lillie’s Leap of Faith: From Cerebral Palsy Patient to Future Journalist
As soon as you step through the doors at Scottish Rite for Children, patients and their families are immediately embraced by a culture dedicated to fostering lifelong connections. When a patient completes treatment, staying connected beyond their time at Scottish Rite...
Two Paths, One Goal: Twins Take on Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Izzy and Gabby are 7-year-old sisters who have more in common than being twins! They enjoy spending time in the great outdoors and hiking as a family at state parks. While Izzy is more interested in animals, Gabby’s focus is on climbing anything she manage to reach....
Levi Soars To Success With Take Flight
“We thank God for connecting us with Scottish Rite,” says Levi’s dad, Josh. “Levi was unable to recognize his letters when we first arrived, and now he’s reading chapter books.” Nine-year-old Levi, of Arlington, is a creative spirit with a passion for reading. Each...
Nico is Spreading His Wings!
3-year-old Nico, of Mission, and his family travel more than 500 miles to receive treatment at Scottish Rite for Children. “We make that effort to come this far, because it’s worth our drive,” Nico’s mom, Mary says. Nico was diagnosed at birth with clubfoot and...
Spina Bifida Won’t Slow Sophia Down!
“I am just like the other kids,” 11-year-old Sophia says. “I just walk and do some things differently!” At 18 months old, Sophia was diagnosed with spina bifida. Spina bifida is a condition that occurs before birth when a child’s spinal cord is not properly formed....
Share Your Story: Finding Hope and Staying the Course Through Perthes Treatment
Blog written by Megan, Garrett’s mom In June 2022, Garrett developed a limp and complained about his right knee hurting. We went to his pediatrician for an X-ray after a few weeks of not getting any relief. He had just attended a basketball camp and is active in many...
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...
Share Your Story: Bria’s Big Break
Bria is a 12-year-old girl who stays busy with a variety of activities. From cheerleading, playing on her trampoline, hanging out with her friends and swimming, she is always on the move. After being diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter disease, a condition that causes...
Share Your Story: Exceptional Care
Meet Sam, a patient who is treated by our experts in the Center for Excellence in Hip. Sam and Dr. Kim have formed a special bond through the years, as Sam was just 9 years old when he first became Dr. Kim’s patient. Sam has a childhood disorder of the...
Share Your Story: Personal Expression
Meet Rodrigo, a patient who is seen by our team of multidisciplinary experts. Learn more about his journey below. Blog written by Rodrigo. When I was a baby, my parents knew something was not right. According to my mom, I would push my hands against the wall just to...
Share Your Story: Meet Marley
Meet Marley, a patient who is seen by our team of scoliosis and spine experts. She also appears in some of our new advertisements! Learn more about her journey below. Blog written by Marley.I first learned that I might have scoliosis when I was at my 7-year-old annual...
Share Your Story: Jumping for Happiness
Meet Mikayla, a patient who was seen by our team of scoliosis and spine experts. Learn more about her journey below. Blog written by Mikayla. When I was in the sixth grade, my mom noticed something weird on my back. She had my dad also look at what she was seeing, and...
Why I Run: Family Support
Meet Preston, a patient who was seen by our team of experts. Learn more about his journey below.BMW Dallas Marathon Blog written by Preston's dad, Preston.Our son Preston lives with a condition known as Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome (KTWS). In short, it is a This...
Share Your Story: Cookies and Castles Connection
Meet Henley, a patient who was seen by our team of scoliosis and spine experts. Learn more about her journey below. Blog written by Henley's mom, Lauren. In January 2022, Henley saw a new pediatrician for her annual well child appointment. At that appointment, she was...
Share Your Story: Take Flight
Meet Levi – a patient who is seen in the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia & Learning Disorders. Learn more about his journey below. Blog written by Levi’s dad, Josh. My wife Kelly and I have eight children, as young as five and as old as 24. We have homeschooled...
Share Your Story: My Favorite People
Meet Addison, a patient who is seen by our team of multidisciplinary experts. Learn more about her journey below. Blog written by Addison.I have been a patient at Scottish Rite for Children my entire life - more than 15 years! My first appointment was when I was...