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Lawson Copley, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Dallas, TX, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

LawsonAshley BraggCopleyMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Dallas, TX

Pediatric Orthopedics

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery and Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Southwestern Medical School

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Education & Training

  • Air War College Air University
    Air War College Air UniversityPME, 2012
  • Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
    Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern UniversityMBA, 2005 - 2007
  • Air Command and Staff College
    Air Command and Staff CollegePME, 1998 - 1999
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1996 - 1997
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1996
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineClass of 1991
  • Wheaton College - Illinois
    Wheaton College - IllinoisB.A., Philosophy, Magna Cum Laude, 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1996 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1998 - 2002
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1993 - 1996
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Basic Science Paper Award European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society/Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, 2017
  • Kellogg EMP 66 Commencement Speaker 2007
  • Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2001
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The impact of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines applied by a multidisciplinary team for the care of children with osteomyelitis.  
    Copley LA, Kinsler A, Gheen T, Shar A, Sun D, and Browne R, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1/1/2013
  • Increased severity of type III supracondylar humerus fractures in the preteen population.  
    Fletcher ND, Schiller JR, Garg S, Weller A, Larson AN, Kown M, Browne R, Copley L, and Ho C, Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1/1/2012
  • Surgical Management of Pediatric Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis.  
    Copley LA, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Website: Orthopaedic Knowledge Online, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Whole-Genome Sequencing of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolated From Pediatric Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis: Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Analys...
    Gaviria Agudelo and Copley LA, Infectious Disease Society of America ID Week, Sab Francisco, CA, 10/1/2013
  • Assessment of severity of illness of children with acute hematogenous osteomyelitis: A proposed scoring system based on objective clinical parameters.
    Copley LA and Gaviria Agudelo C, European Society of Pediatric Infectious Disease, Milan, Italy, 5/1/2013
  • Algorithm for Creating a Pediatric Residency for Non-Specific Trained Mid-Level Providers.
    Crawford SC, Thornton LT, and Copley LAB, Pediatric Orthopaedic Practitioner Society, HI, 5/1/2010
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Lectures

  • Variations in the Bacterial Genome of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Causing Pediatric Osteomyelitis within a Community. 
    Philadelphia, PA - 8/1/2013
  • Evaluation of the Pathogenetic Mechanisms Involved with Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis Caused by MRSA; Clinical Severity of Illness Determination, Human Gene Express... 
    Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, TX - 6/1/2013
  • Gene expression profile and correlation with severity of illness among children with acute hematogenous osteomyelitis caused by Methicillin-resistent Staphylococcus au... 
    Milan, Italy - 5/1/2013
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