Just days after a painful mid-match exit from the Canadian Open, tennis star Frances Tiafoe underwent right-hand surgery performed by Michelle G. Carlson, MD, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon at HSS, to remove a cyst that had been causing persistent problems.

In a social media update to his Instagram story, Tiafoe credited Dr. Carlson and the HSS team for successfully diagnosing and treating the condition: “Big S/O to Dr. Michelle Carlson and the Hospital for Special Surgery team. They were able to diagnose and take out a cyst that has been causing some issues for some time now. Everything went well and I appreciate all of the messages and support. I'll be back soon.” 

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