Chinese officials will use traditional Chinese medicine to try to have Yao Ming ready in time for the Olympics in Beijing, the Associated Press is reporting.

Yao underwent surgery on Monday to repair a stress fracture in his left foot.

"After the surgery, Chinese medicine will be used to help Yao Ming's recovery," Hu Jiashi, deputy director of the Chinese Basketball Association, told the Beijing News.

"We've hired medical experts to diagnose Yao Ming's condition and communicate with American doctors and we've reached agreement."