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  • Hand Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Accidental self-inflicted knife injuries to digits are a frequent cause of tendon and nerve damage necessitating hand surgery.
  • There is an observed rise in avocado-related hand injuries, often occurring when preparing the fruit.
  • The typical injury mechanism involves a stabbing to the non-dominant hand as the knife slips past the avocado pit.

Observation:

  • The authors noted an apparent increase in avocado-related hand injuries.
  • A literature search revealed no prior documented cases specifically describing "avocado hand" injuries.
  • A case report details a 32-year-old woman who sustained a significant hand injury while preparing an avocado.

Findings:

  • The patient required surgical exploration and digital nerve repair under regional anesthesia.
  • The injury occurred during avocado preparation, consistent with the described mechanism.
  • The patient experienced a complete recovery following the intervention.

Implications:

  • Increased awareness of "avocado hand" injuries is crucial for the public and healthcare professionals.
  • Safe avocado preparation techniques should be promoted to mitigate the risk of these injuries.
  • This case underscores the importance of prompt surgical evaluation and management for such hand trauma.