Houston Rockets Center Yao Ming, with the blessing of the Rockets, has as elected to have extensive surgery on his fractured left foot that was broken during the playoffs in May. There's a good chance that the surgery will eliminate his chances of playing next season. However, he may be able to resume his NBA career.
Yao has decided to undergo a bone graft to heal the existing fracture and have his arch surgically lowered to reduce the stress on his foot.He spoke with several doctors before making his decision.
Yao has broken the foot twice. He last broke it May of 2009 in Game 3 of Houston's second-round playoff battle against the Los Angeles Lakers.
It was originally hoped the fracture would heal with rest and Yao would be back for training camp, but a check-up in June revealed the fracture had not improved.
The surgery will be performed next week by Dr. Tom Clanton, one of the Rockets' team physicians. If all goes well, there's a possibility that Yao could begin rehabilitation "a couple weeks" after surgery and could return to basketball activity in six months.
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