After experiencing some discomfort in his right elbow on Tuesday, having an MRI later that afternoon, and visiting with Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham this morning, Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson is expected to miss four-to-six weeks of action following a surgical procedure to his right elbow.

Johnson has what is called ‘loose body’ in his elbow, and team medical officials have determined that he will need to have a arthroscopic procedure in the next few days to remove the loose body.  Dr. Andrews will handle the operation.