How to Cut an Avocado Safely (And Avoid Hand Surgery)

For more than a decade as a specialist in post-surgical rehabilitation of the hand, wrist and elbow, I've seen a wide variety of injuries—and a very colourful array of how these injuries happen. One of the most frequent culprits? The humble avocado.

I know what you're thinking: how on earth does an avocado cause serious hand injuries requiring surgery?