What is an Ambulatory Surgery Center?

What is an Ambulatory Surgery Center?

by | Feb 25, 2020 | General News, Sports Medicine

We asked our surgical services manager at the Frisco campus Patty Crabb, B.N., B.S., R.N., ACLS, to tell us all about how the services and the facility make it an ambulatory surgery center just right for kids.

Most importantly Crabb says, “We take care of kids as if they were our own.”  

What makes the surgical experience at Scottish Rite for Children unique? Our ambulatory surgery center in Frisco serves our pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, orthopedic and fracture patients in North Texas. Because our services are all focused around treating kids’ muscles, joints and bones, our staff and our facility is too. In fact, the surgery center was designed with help from our pediatric surgery team with our young patients and families in mind.

What is an ambulatory surgery center?  It’s an outpatient setting for surgeries that do not require an overnight stay for recovery. This is best for patients and families to transition to the comfort of their own home as soon as it is medically safe to do so.

What special training does your staff have? All Scottish Rite for Children surgeons are fellowship trained in pediatric orthopedics and many also completed a fellowship in another specialty area. Our surgery staff have many years of experience in pediatric surgery, many with years of experience with our pediatric orthopedic surgeons.

What services do you offer families that come to the ambulatory surgery center? We have a few things that make surgery in a pediatric setting a lot more comfortable for patients and their family.

  • Child Life specialists are staff members with special training to work with children in health care settings. They are available in clinic to help the child understand the procedure and prepare for surgery day. In some cases, they may provide a tour of the surgery center to help a child feel more at ease.
  • Pediatric anesthesiologists at Scottish Rite for Children have focused their clinical and academic attention to caring for children. This means that their procedure and pain management planning and bedside conversations before and after surgery are all child-focused.
  • Comfortable waiting areas including the Ronald McDonald room that is hosted by a volunteer to attend to family needs.
  • Family Services are available to help families navigate the challenges of having a child going through surgery. For some, this may be help with arranging a stay at a nearby hotel or completing an application for our financial assistance program called Crayon Care.

Check out this tour of our ambulatory surgery center led by pediatric orthopedic surgeon Henry B. Ellis, M.D.

D CEO Healthcare: Texas Scottish Rite Opens New Clinic at Baylor Scott and White in Frisco

D CEO Healthcare: Texas Scottish Rite Opens New Clinic at Baylor Scott and White in Frisco

by | Dec 5, 2019 | General News, Press Coverage

Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star in Frisco will be the new home of a clinic from Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The Star is the home of Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, and the clinic is meant to add pediatric sports medicine and orthopedics expertise to Baylor Scott & White’s sports medicine practice.

Frisco is a booming community full of growing families, and newly-opened Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Frisco allows local families to receive treatment without venturing down to Dallas. With elite soccer, gymnastics, lacrosse clubs in the area with a growing school district full of high quality sports programs, Dallas’ northern exurbs have become a mecca for sports-centered healthcare.

The 6,000 square foot clinic will have nine exam rooms, an X-ray room, and the ability to host more than 2,100 clinical visits each year. A sports medicine surgeon, sports medicine pediatrician, and other advanced providers will be available at the clinic.

Read the article. 

William Z. Morris, M.D., Joins Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children’s Surgical Team

William Z. Morris, M.D., Joins Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children’s Surgical Team

by | Dec 2, 2019 | General News, Press Coverage, Sports Medicine

(DALLAS – December 2, 2019) – William Z. Morris, M.D., has joined the pediatric orthopedic surgical staff of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Morris completed his fellowship at Scottish Rite Hospital in 2019. He will see general pediatric orthopedic surgery patients with a focus on spine and hip, primarily at the Dallas facility. 

“We were very excited to have Dr. Morris as one of our recently-graduated fellows,” says hospital Chief of Staff Daniel J. Sucato, M.D., M.S. “We are even more excited that we were able to recruit him to stay on as one of the medical staff as he is a very talented physician, surgeon, researcher and a rising superstar in our field. Before completing Scottish Rite Hospital’s Dorothy & Bryant Edwards Fellowship in Orthopedics and Scoliosis in 2019, Morris attended medical school at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he earned his doctor of medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgical residency at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio and recently completed additional subspecialty training at Boston Children’s Hospital, with a focus on child and young adult hip preservation. “It is truly a privilege to join the staff and become a part of an extraordinary institution,” says Morris. “Scottish Rite Hospital has been a national leader in pediatric orthopedics for decades and I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the world-class patient care, innovative research and premier fellow/resident education that makes it a one-of-a-kind hospital.” “Dr. Morris’s expertise will ensure our patients continue to receive the highest outstanding care,” says hospital President/CEO Robert L. Walker. “We are extremely pleased to have him join our staff.” Morris is eager to become involved in both the medical and local Dallas community. He is a candidate member of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Orthopedic Section and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS).
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Opens Clinic at Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Opens Clinic at Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star

by | Dec 2, 2019 | General News, Press Coverage

(DALLAS – December 2, 2019) – Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children has opened a new clinic location at Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star, the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, in Frisco. Beginning this fall, our expertise in pediatric sports medicine and orthopedics will complement Baylor Scott & White’s practice, creating a seamless care experience for athletes of all ages.
 
Frisco offers the ideal location to establish another patient access point, as approximately 25% of patient families reside in communities north of Dallas and tremendous growth is underway in the area. This facility is an extension of both the original Dallas campus and the recently opened Frisco campus. The sought-after location will offer clinic visits for children with orthopedic issues. 
 
SITE HIGHLIGHTS:    

  • Opening December 2019
  • 6,000 total square feet 
  • 9 exam rooms
  • 1 X-Ray room with space for future imaging or patient service growth 
  • Sports medicine surgeon, sports medicine pediatrician and advanced service providers will be available at the outpatient clinic.        
  • More than 2,100 projected clinical visits in year one expected   

LOCATION:    Scottish Rite for Children Sports Medicine at The Star
                        3800 Gaylord Parkway, Suite 850
                        Frisco, TX 75034 
                        (469) 857-2222 
 
ABOUT SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL:
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation’s leading pediatric centers. The hospital treats a wide range of orthopedic conditions, including sports injuries and fractures, as well as certain arthritic, neurological and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. Patients receive treatment regardless of the family’s ability to pay. For more information about services available at our Dallas or Frisco campus, volunteering or donating, visit scottishritehospital.org.

Want to Know What the NBA and Scottish Rite Hospital Have in Common?

Want to Know What the NBA and Scottish Rite Hospital Have in Common?

by | Oct 29, 2019 | General News, Sports Medicine

This weekend, at the third invitation-only Dallas Mavericks Youth Combine, the area’s top middle school basketball players and their parents heard one message over and over again –don’t specialize in one sport too soon.

Our team was excited to be there and happy to support this message. The evidence is piling up against early specialization including early burnout, quitting sports at a young age and less career playing time often directly associated with injuries. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Henry B. Ellis, M.D., was invited to provide an overview of injuries in basketball. He emphasized the importance of rest, at least three months from each organized sport every year. This interactive conversation with parents included these key messages:

  • Knee overuse injuries (Osgood Schlatter and Sinding Larsen Johansen) are more likely in this age group, particularly with basketball players. Proper knee range of motion and stretching can help.
  • Hip overuse injuries (femoral acetabular impingement) are progressive and should be evaluated to minimize the damage to soft tissues in the hip joint.

In response to questions about bracing and cryotherapy, Ellis reminded parents that there are no fast cures to something that is caused over time. Rest is necessary and the studies are starting to show that diversity in sports and taking breaks throughout the year, can place athletes at an advantage.

Greg Nared, Senior Vice President of Community Relations for the Dallas Mavericks, echoed this in his message to the players and the parents. Convinced that injuries can be avoided with proper rest and skill development, Nared encouraged parents to expose their children to other sports and non-basketball training. He and Ellis decided several years ago that they needed to work together to get this message and others about health and wellness to kids. Playing sports, including basketball, has many advantages and together they want to figure out how to get more involved to help keep kids playing longer.

In the combine event, Scottish Rite for Children staff participated by taking some measurements and offering feedback to the athletes about opportunities for improvement. Some suggestions included:

    • Stretch the ankle and heel cord to improve ankle flexibility. Rigidity at the ankle can cause excess demands on the knee.
    • Stretch the quadriceps (muscles in front of the thigh). Short muscles and repeated jumping and running can cause overuse injuries in the knee.
    • Learn proper squatting form. Poor movement with squatting will translate into poor movement with jumping and landing, leaving a knee vulnerable to significant injury.

    • This NBA-like combine experience was designed with the young athlete in mind. These young athletes are in the prime of their development and growth, putting them at risk of certain injuries. However, it also puts them in a perfect position to learn about protecting their bodies. 

        Learn more about our partnership with the Dallas Mavericks. 

      FOX 4: North Texas Woman Named Champion Auctioneer

      FOX 4: North Texas Woman Named Champion Auctioneer

      by | Oct 7, 2019 | General News, Press Coverage

      A young woman from North Texas talks fast and that speed helps bring in a lot of money. FOX 4’s Shannon Murray sat down with Morgan Hopson to talk about her new championship title, Texas Auctioneers Association (TAA) and her path to success.

      In September 2001, the Texas Auctioneers Association selected Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children as its official charity. Since then, TAA members and auctioneers have raised money for the hospital through various auctions around the state.

      Watch FOX 4’s feature