New Jersey Nets guard Eddie House underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on Monday, October 16, to remove torn lateral meniscus from his left knee, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today. The surgery was performed by Dr. David Altchek and Dr. Riley Williams III at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan.

House, acquired by the Nets as a free agent on August 17, 2006, will begin rehabilitation immediately.  There is no timetable for his return.