Spinal fusion surgery patients Mandy Sparkman, Camille Tharpe and Sloane Keith (seated) with Dr. Richard McCall, all post-procedure.
Orthopedic surgeon Richard McCall, MD, talked to
KTBS about spinal fusion surgery for scoliosis patients. A new procedure for LSU Health Shreveport, three surgeries have been performed at the medical center thus far. Patient Camille Tharpe also talked about her experience growing up with scoliosis. Camille started the Louisiana chapter of the the national scoliosis support group
Curvy Girls.