The 26-year-old has featured only three times for the Magpies since his £6m arrival from Ajax, but he has been given the green light by medics to step up his recovery.
De Jong revealed on Twitter: "The last X-ray was all good! So tomorrow I will start training for myself again. #NUFC #comebackstronger".
The attacking midfielder won't feature in Saturday's clash with Arsenal, but could yet figure before the end of the campaign.
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Siem De Jong has played just three matches for Newcastle this term
Tomorrow I will start training for myself again
Siem De Jong
The Dutchman's last appearance came in the 3-3 draw with Crystal Palace at St James' Park on August 30 last year.
He suffered a torn thigh muscle days later which sidelined him for more than four months, and he was on the verge of returning to the squad last month when he suffered a collapsed lung for the second time in his career.
His inevitable return will come as a boost to beleaguered boss John Carver, whose squad has been decimated by injury and suspension in recent weeks.
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