The classy centre-back's career has been majorly disrupted by fitness setbacks and his latest problem has meant that he has not played since facing Fulham in mid-October.
Tottenham have won only two Premier League matches in King's absence but they dramatically defeated derby rivals Arsenal last weekend and a midweek win over Werder Bremen booked a place in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages.
The 30-year-old is therefore keen to regain full fitness and help Spurs in their exciting endeavours at home and abroad, however, the nature of his injury has been a hurdle.
"It has been a bit of a complicated one, not as straightforward as the ones I have had before," King told Sky Sports News.
"So at the moment there is no time limit but we are hoping (it will be) soon."
King's fellow centre-back, Michael Dawson, has also been undergoing rehabilitation after sustaining a knee injury in September when playing in England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria.
However, the former Nottingham Forest man returns to training on Friday and he could be fit for the first-team in two weeks' time.
Manager Harry Redknapp said in The Sun: "It's great news. We've missed Michael and having him back is a major boost. The lads will welcome him back."
Having already secured a place in the last 16 of the Champions League, Spurs could guarantee pole position ahead of Inter Milan in Group A with victory at FC Twente in their concluding game.
Topping the group would, in theory, secure a more favourable draw in the knockout stages by avoiding the likes of fellow group winners Real Madrid and Barcelona.
But King insists Spurs are capable of defeating any of Europe's heavyweights, as he added: "That's our aim now, if we can finish top and possibly make the draw a little bit easier for ourselves then that would be good.
"I am sure, we all know, that whoever we are playing will be a good side to make it through to there.
"But over two legs there is no reason why we can't beat anyone."
Group A Win Outright: Tottenham 8/15
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