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Meera M. Dhodapkar is affiliated with the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut. She holds a BA and is actively involved in clinical research related to sports and orthopaedic injuries.
- Institution: Yale University
- School: Yale School of Medicine
- Department: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Her research focuses on epidemiological patterns of injury in recreational sports, particularly skating-related trauma. Key areas include fracture analysis, concussion risk, and public health implications of consumer product-related injuries.
The available publication highlights consistent trends in skating injuries over two decades, with emphasis on anatomical distribution and injury types across ice, inline, and roller skating. Findings underscore the predominance of upper extremity fractures and varying head injury risks.
- Research Support: Richard K. Gershon, MD, Fund at Yale University School of Medicine
She contributed equally to a national epidemiological study utilizing the NEISS database, reflecting active engagement in data-driven orthopaedic research. No information is available about student mentorship or grant leadership beyond this study.
