Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, continue to challenge young athletes, many calling it an epidemic. Because of the high cost of care and loss of playing time, Scottish Rite for Children’s Sports Medicine team is actively looking for answers to prevent these...
Anterior cruciate ligament injuries (ACL) continue to be a problem in youth sports such as basketball and soccer. Many athletes and families are very aware of the lengthy physical aspect of returning to sport after an ACL injury and surgery. Some are surprised by the...
In a study conducted by members of Scottish Rite’s sports medicine research team, we have found that one in five parents are not aware of injury prevention programs that can reduce the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. This is alarming because studies...
Following surgery, the body experiences increased energy demands due to inflammation and tissue healing. Some patients may eat less due to reduced activity, an increased need for sleep and the use of medications. Not eating enough, when nutrition needs are highest,...
A discoid meniscus is an abnormally shaped piece of cartilage found in the knee joint, and due to its shape, twisting knee movements can sometimes cause it to tear. When determining whether treatment for this injury is necessary, it is important to consider why, when...
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a supportive structure inside the knee joint. After it is injured, there are many important areas to focus on during recovery including range of motion, flexibility, strength, balance and core strength. Each of these areas, as...
Abbee, age 16 of Denton, isn’t like most kids her age. She attends a unique online school just so that she can devote as much time as possible to her true passion – dancing. She is dedicated, spending more than 40 hours a week practicing her dance, earning an...
Wrapping up his third year as a medical student at UT Southwestern Medical School, Craig Kemper, B.B.A., has participated in several projects with the Center for Excellence in Sports Medicine research team. Kemper was the lead author on a project looking at athletes...
Seventeen-year-old Eli has been a leader on the lacrosse field since he started playing at the age of 8. He currently plays lacrosse with the Frisco Lacrosse Association and is an outside linebacker on Frisco ISD’s Lone Star High School football team. This multi-sport...
Seventeen-year-old Eli has been a leader on the lacrosse field since he started playing at the age of 8. He currently plays lacrosse with the Frisco Lacrosse Association and is an outside linebacker on Frisco ISD’s Lone Star High School football team. This multi-sport...
Content included below was presented at the 2021 Pediatric Orthopedic Education Symposium by pediatric orthopedic surgeon Philip L. Wilson, M.D. You can watch the full lecture and download this summary. Diagnosing common causes of adolescent knee pain can be...
“Truth has pretty much grown up on the soccer field,” says her mother, Agatha. Truth watched her father coach soccer, and both of her older sisters play, so she developed an undeniable love of the game early. She also developed an amazing talent. Truth has played for...
At Scottish Rite Hospital, patient safety is important to us. Our team often collaborates with outside institutions to advance the care for a particular condition or injury. The hospital’s sports medicine experts are working with other centers to evaluate the...
Key messages from a presentation by staff orthopedist, David A. Podeszwa, M.D., at Coffee, Kids and Sports Medicine. Article originally published in first quarter, 2018 issue of Pediatric Society of Greater Dallas newsletter. Watch the lecturePrint the PDF...
