In Brief : Elway to Have Surgery--Again

Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway will undergo surgery on his right elbow next week, his third post-season operation in six years.

Elway said Monday that doctors plan to remove the bursa sac in his elbow after completion of the 1988 season.

“They’re probably going to take it out next Monday or Tuesday,” he said.

Elway has been bothered by chronic inflammation of the bursa sac, which helps lubricate the elbow of his throwing arm. The injury has disrupted his practice schedule, but Elway insisted that it hasn’t affected his throwing motion.

The surgery is considered minor and non-threatening to Elway’s career. San Francisco quarterback Joe Montana had a similar operation last summer and returned to play without complications.

Elway said his arm will be in a cast for about two weeks after the surgery before he begins a rehabilitation program.