Avocado Alert: Beware! The Alarming Rise of Avocado Hand Injuries
Atlanta, Georgia – Avocado lovers beware! It’s the season where many end up with hand injuries from cutting into the beloved fruit. From April to July, hand surgeons see a surge in cases dubbed “Avocado hand.” These injuries typically happen when someone’s grip slips on an avocado while using a sharp knife, resulting in cuts to the palm or fingers, sometimes severing nerves and tendons. Hand surgeon Eric Wagner from Emory University in Atlanta has …