Dalai Lama Recovering Well After Knee Surgery, Says Dr. David Mayman
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama is on the road to recovery following his knee surgery in June. Dr. David Mayman, Chief of the Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, visited him recently and confirmed that he is making great progress.
Dr. Mayman stated, “His Holiness is recovering well. He is working diligently with physical therapy and making great progress. This will continue over the next 6 to 12 months to optimize his recovery. His Holiness has made significant improvements to date, and we expect this to continue for a full year after surgery.”
The Dalai Lama underwent successful knee replacement surgery on June 28. Before arriving in New York, he made a stop in Zurich, Switzerland, where he received a warm welcome from the Tibetan community and well-wishers. Traditional Tibetan songs and dances were performed in his honor.
Upon his arrival in New York, the Dalai Lama was greeted by members of the Tibetan community and his supporters, who were delighted to see him in good spirits.
Doubts Revealed
Dalai Lama -: The Dalai Lama is a very important spiritual leader for the Tibetan people. He teaches about peace and kindness.
Knee Surgery -: Knee surgery is an operation to fix problems in the knee, like pain or difficulty in walking.
Dr. David Mayman -: Dr. David Mayman is a doctor who is very good at doing knee surgeries. He works at a special hospital in New York.
Hospital for Special Surgery -: This is a hospital in New York that is very good at fixing bones and joints, like knees and hips.
Physical Therapy -: Physical therapy is a type of exercise that helps people get better after surgery or injury.
Tibetan Community -: The Tibetan community is a group of people from Tibet, a region in Asia. They follow the teachings of the Dalai Lama.
Zurich -: Zurich is a big city in Switzerland, a country in Europe.
