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Get to Know our Staff: Nandina Paria, Research
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children? I work as a senior scientist in the Molecular Genetics division of the Research department. I am responsible for conducting various research projects to identify the genetic cause of the...
Share Your Story: Ella Grace’s Extraordinary Journey
After noticing concerning symptoms like hair loss and skin changes on her forehead, 2½-year-old Ella Grace and her mom Brandi were referred to Scottish Rite for Children for help. When they traveled from their home state of Louisiana to visit us, our team quickly...
Donor Spotlight: A Promise Kept in Abundance
“Scottish Rite for Children provides the best care in the world, regardless of a family’s ability to pay,” says retired Texas State Senator Troy Fraser. Fifty years ago, Troy and his wife, Linda, experienced this world-class care firsthand — at a time when they...
Hand Camp Around the World
Scottish Rite for Children is world-renowned for its patient-centered care for children with orthopedic conditions, and our Center for Excellence in Hand is committed to caring for children with hand and upper limb conditions. Focused on providing innovative...
One-of-a-Kind Program Teaches Pediatric Fundamentals in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
The use of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK US) is becoming increasingly popular and a point of emphasis in trainee education; however, most training programs focus on conditions in adults. Scottish Rite for Children experts have developed an introductory program to...
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...
Bracing for Scoliosis
At Scottish Rite for Children, we are committed to providing individualized patient care to every child. As one of the most common conditions our experts treat, scoliosis can present in many forms. Depending on the child and the severity of their curve, the plan...
Get to Know our Staff: Nick Foo, Human Resources
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children? Senior HRIS analyst What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work? Research, analyze, design and maintain Human Resources applications with regard to administration and...
Get to Know our Staff: Anthony Minopoli, Clinical Research
Each year, our team seeks out college students interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Clinical Orthopedic Research Assistants (CORA) are hired at Scottish Rite for Children to assist our experts in performing clinical research tasks and collaborating on...
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...
Infantile Clubfoot Deformity
Clubfoot deformity occurs in one in 1,000 live births, making it the second most common congenital deformity of the foot (after postaxial polydactyly) and one of the most encountered infantile musculoskeletal congenital differences. In contrast to other common...
Waterproof Cast 101
Casts are made of two layers — a soft inner layer and a hard outer layer. The inner layer of a waterproof cast uses a special type of lining that allows it to get wet when bathing, showering or swimming. Does a waterproof cast have any risks? Every time a...
The Growing Athlete’s Hip: How to Prevent Problems Today and Tomorrow
Download a PDF of this summary. In this program, our pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine experts described how the skeletal development of the hip is affected by repetitive and extreme movements inherent to athletic activity. The changes, in some cases, can be...
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...
Sports Medicine Research Featured at National Meeting
Several of our physicians and trainees attended the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) annual meeting recently. At this event, individuals are selected to share progress and results on projects that impact the care of athletes of all ages. Our...