Food Network recently featured Dr. Kristopher Downing, orthopedic hand surgeon at DISC Sports & Spine Center, in an expert piece on how to safely cut avocados — and why a common kitchen habit could land you in surgery.
Drawing from his experience treating hand injuries caused by improper cutting techniques, Dr. Downing explains how even small puncture wounds can lead to tendon or nerve damage and outlines simple, safe methods to protect your hands.