Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is a world leader in the treatment of pediatric orthopedic conditions. We strive to improve the care of children worldwide through innovative research and teaching programs, training physicians from around the world. TSRHC treats Texas children with orthopedic conditions, such as scoliosis, clubfoot, hand disorders, hip disorders and limb length differences, as well as certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. As a leading pediatric orthopedic center, the hospital has treated more than 200,000 children since its inception, with more than 40,000 clinic visits each year. The hospital takes a multidisciplinary approach to care, tailoring treatment to the individual needs of each child and family. Admission is open to Texas children from birth up to 18 years of age. TSRHC, the only Scottish Rite hospital in the world, is not affiliated with the Shriners Hospitals for Children. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please call (214) 559-5000 or (800) 421-1121.

1. Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Fact Sheet
Charter Date: October 6, 1921; Celebrated 90th birthday in 2011
Founded By: Orthopaedic surgeon W. B. Carrell, M.D., and a group of local Masons
Hospital Background: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) is one of the nation’s leading pediatric
centers for the treatment of orthopaedic conditions, certain related neurological disorders,
such as spina bifida, and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. Patients receive treatment
regardless of the family's ability to pay.
Conditions Treated: TSRHC physicians treat thousands of patients with a wide range of orthopaedic conditions
each year. Our surgeons focus on the treatment and management of children in these five
Centers for Excellence:
 Scoliosis & Spine  Clubfoot & Foot Disorders  Hand Differences
 Hip Disorders  Limb Length Discrepancies
Patient Care:  More than 210,000 patients treated since the hospital’s inception
 15,000 active patients
 40,513 outpatient visits in fiscal 2011
 2,075 surgeries were performed in fiscal 2011
 100 licensed beds
 Average length of inpatient stay is four days
Teaching:  TSRHC's Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedics is a full clinical fellowship and has
produced more than 160 Fellows, now practicing across the U.S. and spanning six
continents.
 TSRHC physicians wrote the book on the treatment of orthopaedic conditions affecting
children. Now in its fourth edition, the Tachdjian’s Pediatric Orthopaedics textbook is the
standard reference guide for orthopaedic surgeons around the world.
Research:  Sarah M. and Charles E. Seay Center for Musculoskeletal Research consists of the five
Centers for Excellence supported by research divisions and core facilities. TSRHC
researchers and physicians have generated 20 patents.
Admission Orthopaedic Conditions
Requirements:  Texas resident; special exceptions for teaching cases
 Birth up to 18 years of age
 Referral by a physician for a condition that can be treated at the hospital
Dyslexia and Learning Disorders
 Texas resident
 5 through 14 years old
 Referral by a physician for a suspected learning disorder
Hospital Staff:  16 orthopaedic surgeons, 25 total full-time staff physicians
 More than 800 staff members
Volunteers:  More than 800 volunteers between the ages of 14 and 94
 More than 107,000 volunteer hours logged annually
Contact: To refer a patient, to volunteer or to make a donation, please call (214) 559-5000
or (800) 421-1121 or visit www.tsrhc.org.
REVISED: 3/2012