“The 7-foot-6-inch Yao, the No. 1 pick in the 2002 NBA draft, told a news conference in Shanghai he had considered retirement since fracturing his left ankle during the last game he played in November against the Washington Wizards. It was at least the fifth fracture in his legs and feet since 2006, according to the state-run China Daily newspaper. “ 

Foot injuries as in the case of Yao Ming can be devastating to an athlete.  Prompt treatment by a board certified foot and ankle specialist is advised. 

The office of Dr. Eric Silvers and that staff at Advanced Foot and Ankle center see all types of athletes with foot injuries and problems.