
Lawson Ashley Bragg Copley MD
Pediatric Orthopedics
Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery and Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Southwestern Medical School
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2350 Stemmons FrwyF6300Dallas, TX 75207
Phone+1 214-559-7400
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Education & Training
- Air War College Air UniversityPME, 2012
- Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern UniversityMBA, 2005 - 2007
- Air Command and Staff CollegePME, 1998 - 1999
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1996 - 1997
- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1996
- University of Kansas School of MedicineClass of 1991
- Wheaton College - IllinoisB.A., Philosophy, Magna Cum Laude, 1986
Certifications & Licensure
- TX State Medical License 1996 - 2027
- MO State Medical License 2001 - 2004
- FL State Medical License 1998 - 2002
- 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
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Process Variation During Musculoskeletal Infection Evaluation at 6 Pediatric Centers.Yida Liu, Naureen G Tareen, Shyam Kishan, Lauren E LaMont, Dustin M Loveland
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2025-07-16 - Performance evaluation of a commercial multiplex pathogen panel for the diagnosis of pediatric joint infections.Lawson Copley, Gina Lee, Mary Villani, Naureen Tareen, Laura M Filkins
Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 2025-07-09 - Descriptive Epidemiology of Venous Thromboembolism in Pediatric Orthopedic Patients: A National, Multicenter Study.Hillary Brenda Nguyen, Ryan M Sanborn, Danielle Cook, Benjamin J Shore,
JB & JS Open Access. 2025-03-14
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
- Surgical Management of Pediatric Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis.Copley LA, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Website: Orthopaedic Knowledge Online, 1/1/2012
- 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
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Books/Book Chapters
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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Press Mentions
- Rapid Multi-Omics Test Offers Breakthrough in Diagnosing Pediatric Joint InfectionsAugust 11th, 2025
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