10/22/2026
Pumpkin carving is a favorite Halloween tradition, but it can lead to hand injuries if proper precautions aren't taken. 🎃 👋
Cuts from carving tools can damage tendons, nerves and other structures in the hand, sometimes requiring surgery and rehabilitation.
Before you start carving, take a moment to review these safety tips from Mayo Clinic hand surgeon Dr. Sanj Kakar to help keep Halloween fun and injury-free: https://mayocl.in/4i0Ru28