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Major Findings and Patents

Researchers at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children are committed to finding ways to improve the treatment and care of our patients. The hospital’s major findings and patents are highlighted below.

Major Findings
  • The first gene discovered to be associated with idiopathic scoliosis, a progressive condition that causes the spine to curve, identified at TSRHC in 2007. The study is outlined in the May 2007 issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics.
  • The TSRH® SILO™ 5.5 Spinal System, developed in 2005. A modified design of the TSRH® Spinal System developed in the 1980s, it allows for shorter surgery and uses lower profile implants for patient comfort.
  • A gene associated with PAPA syndrome, an inflammatory disease affecting the joints and skin, identified at TSRHC in 2000.
  • The TRUE/LOK™ External Fixation System, developed in 1998 and now manufactured and marketed by Orthofix, Inc.
  • The TSRH® Spinal System developed in the 1980s, manufactured and marketed by Medtronic, Inc.
Patents Issued
November 2003 Genetic Marker for Autoimmune Disorder
June 2003 Swing Regulating Mechanism and Wrist Emulator for Assisting an Amputee in Swinging a Golf Club
November 2002 Golf Prosthesis
October 1999 Plastic Double Nut Mechanism Enabling Rigid Orthopedic Distraction
July 1999 External Fixation Device and Method
June 1998 Distractor Mechanism for External Fixation System
October 1997 Distractor Mechanism for External Fixation Device
May 1997 Fastener for External Fixation Device Wires and Pins
April 1997 Attachment Plate for Top-tightening Clamp Assembly in a Spinal Fixation System
September 1995 Fastener for External Fixation Device Wires and Pins
August 1995 Attachment Plate for Top-tightening Clamp Assembly in a Spinal Fixation System
July 1995 Pneumatic Wire Tensioner
April 1995 Triangular Construct for Spinal Fixation
April 1995 Positional Spinal Fixation Device
November 1993 Variable Angle Screw for Spinal Implant System
September 1993 Spinal Hook
September 1993 Split Eyebolt for Spinal Rod
May 1993 Lateral Offset Connector for Spinal Implant System
August 1989 Computer Control Apparatus Including a Gravity Referenced Inclinometer