Doctors said, "His Holiness is recovering rapidly and is able to walk. Soon, he will move to a place with a better environment. There is nothing to worry about."
Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, who describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk, will turn 89 on July 6.
In a medical bulletin, David J., chief of the adult reconstructive and joint replacement service at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Mayman, MD, said, "During the first week after knee replacement, the primary objective is to reduce swelling and inflammation. His recovery is dynamic and ongoing with our physical therapy team."
The second week involves progressing to walking and physical therapy exercises.
"I would hope that His Holiness's knee and walking condition will continue to improve over the coming year," Mayman said.
Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, who describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk, will turn 89 on July 6.
In a medical bulletin, David J., chief of the adult reconstructive and joint replacement service at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Mayman, MD, said, "During the first week after knee replacement, the primary objective is to reduce swelling and inflammation. His recovery is dynamic and ongoing with our physical therapy team."
The second week involves progressing to walking and physical therapy exercises.
"I would hope that His Holiness's knee and walking condition will continue to improve over the coming year," Mayman said.
