Sacramento, CA -- (Sports Network) - Sacramento Kings swingman Ron Artest underwent successful surgery on Thursday to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb.

Dr. Michelle Carlson performed the procedure at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

Artest will wear a removable splint for six weeks and will be able to return to full basketball activities in approximately eight to 10 weeks.

Artest averaged 20.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in 57 games last season.