Meet Phoebe, a patient seen by our spine experts. Learn more about her journey below. Blog written by Phoebe's mom, Victoria of Rockwall, TX. When Phoebe was in sixth grade, she had her annual pediatrician visit and that was when our doctor first recommended further...
Meet Caroline, a patient who is treated by our spine experts. Learn more about her journey below. Blog written by Caroline's mom, Christina, of Dallas. “What’s that little lump on her back?” This is how Caroline’s congenital scoliosis journey began, when she was...
Casting is a form of treatment for scoliosis and is used to prevent the curve from getting larger when children are young and growing rapidly. The cast works like a brace to control curve progression, but cannot be removed. Casts can be used when doctors are unable to...
Article originally published by staff orthopedist Amy L. McIntosh, M.D., in first quarter, 2018 issue of Pediatric Society of Greater Dallas newsletter. What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a rotation in the spinal column that creates a “C”-shaped single curve or an...
View original story on D CEO's website here. Dallas-based Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children won an award from the Texas Hospital Association for an initiative that reduced surgical site infection (SSI) rates among spinal fusion patients by 88 percent in 2016,...
In or out of halo traction, Ayalin dazzles. Even a diagnosis of scoliosis couldn’t dampen her enthusiasm. After corrective surgery at Scottish Rite Hospital, Ayalin embraces every moment, especially those that include dance. This month, we will be giving you a deeper...
Rainbows served as beacons, guiding the way on a family’s journey to hope, healing and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children He has been described as light, love and joy. His zest for life is magnetic. People call him a miracle. Meet JohnMichael. And when you do,...
After summer break, many kids will be screened for scoliosis. Here is some information that you should know about the process: What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a progressive condition causing the spine to curve or twist into a “C” or “S” shape. What causes...
