Santiago Braves Limb Reconstruction Like a Comic Book Hero

Santiago Braves Limb Reconstruction Like a Comic Book Hero

Cover story previously published in Rite Up, 2024 – Issue 1. by Kristi Shewmaker Santiago is an artist, creator and prop maker. An eighth grader from Josephine, he became an artist at a young age when his older brother Esteban inspired him to draw. Later, his parents,...
Why I Run: Family Support

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...
Overcoming Hardship with Humor and Hope

Overcoming Hardship with Humor and Hope

Article previously published in Rite Up, 2022 – Issue 3. “Why do nurses like red crayons?” says 17-year-old Mikaylin, of Forney. She pauses. “Sometimes, they have to draw blood.” Exchanging dad jokes, eye rolls and laughs with pediatric orthopedic surgeon David A....
5 Common Questions About Limb Lengthening

5 Common Questions About Limb Lengthening

At Scottish Rite for Children, the Center for Excellence in Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction includes a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate to determine the best treatment plan for each patient. We know there are a lot of questions if your child...