# @nickpappasmd on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUqFug3jQ7K
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/59862607-nickpappasmd-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/0eec5d8673.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-02-12T12:20:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nick Pappas, MD (@nickpappasmd) — https://gondola.cc/nickpappasmd

## Caption

Avocado hand is real 🥑

😷 As an orthopedic hand surgeon, I'd probably see 2 to 3 tendon lacerations as a result of avocados pit removals with a knife per year.  Often these require surgery, which can have a lengthy recovery.  Probably best to try to avoid that injury in the first place.

#avocado #safety #kitchen

## Stats

- **Views:** 12,220
- **Likes:** 843
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- **Comments:** 38

## Tags

safety, kitchen, avocado

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