ORLANDO, Florida, November 17, 2009 (AFP) - Orlando Magic player Jameer Nelson will undergo arthroscopic surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee, the NBA ballclub announced on Tuesday.

Nelson injured the knee in the fourth quarter of Monday's 97-91 win over Charlotte. He is expected to have the surgey on Wednesday and will miss four-to-six weeks.

The American missed the majority of the second half of last season with a shoulder injury. In 11 games this season, Nelson is averaging 13.7 points, 5.5 assists, and 3.1 rebounds.