PSV CEO and SRS President Dr. Laurel Blakemore Featured on Premiere Episode of Back Talk During IMAST 2025
Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) is proud to share that CEO and orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Laurel Blakemore was recently featured on the premiere episode of Back Talk, a new video series by Highridge Medical offering candid conversations and expert perspectives on the spine industry. The episode was filmed on location during the 2025 International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) in Glasgow, Scotland.
Dr. Blakemore, who currently serves as President of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), joined Back Talk hosts Rebecca Whitney, CEO of Highridge Medical, and Eric Major, Executive Chairman of the Board at Highridge Medical, for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership in spine care, the latest innovations in scoliosis treatment, and the future of the field.
In the episode titled “Hot Takes on the Spine Industry,” Dr. Blakemore offers her expert insights as both a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and an international leader in spine research. The discussion touches on trends shaping the spine community, the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, and her experiences navigating leadership roles in a historically male-dominated field.
“It was an honor to speak with Rebecca and Eric and to represent both PSV and the SRS at such an important international gathering,” said Dr. Blakemore. “Conversations like these help shine a light on the exciting advancements happening in spine care and the collaborative spirit driving our field forward.”
Back Talk is a new program that brings together top voices in the spine industry for engaging, unscripted conversations. Through interviews, trending topics, and expert commentary, the series aims to take viewers “under the hood” of spine care and innovation.
The full interview with Dr. Blakemore is available to watch on YouTube: Watch Now
