12/11/2025
🎄 Holiday Hand Injuries Are More Common Than You Think 🎁
It’s easy to get caught up in the fun of decorating, cooking, and wrapping gifts—but hand and wrist injuries spike this time of year, especially from falls, sharp tools, and lifting heavy boxes. In fact, national data shows that holiday-related activities send hundreds of people to the ER each day.
If you’re hanging lights, carving a turkey, or tackling a living-room full of presents, a few simple precautions can help protect the hands you rely on for every festive task. Many injuries—like sprains, lacerations, burns, and FOOSH-related fractures—happen in seconds and can interrupt the season more than people expect.
This article breaks down:
• Why holiday hand injuries are so common
• Surprising risks many people overlook
• Safety tips for decorating, cooking, and wrapping
• When soreness or swelling is a warning sign, not something to “shake off”
🧤 Before the season gets busy, give your hands a little extra care. Read the full guide on our blog 👇
https://fortworthhandcenter.com/surgery/avoid-holiday-hand-injuries/
