The King of Spain had knee surgery over the weekend, after suffering from pains related to sports injuries. Doctors gave 73 year old King Juan Carlos an artificial joint as a result. On Sunday, the smiling monarch emerged from Madrid’s San Jose clinic on two crutches.
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“The surgery was concluded with success under epidural anaesthesia and involved carrying out a total artheroplasty of replacing the joint,” said a statement by the San Jose Clinic in Madrid.
“The King is now feeling well and will stay under observation for the next 24 hours before being transferred to a floor where he will begin specialized physiotherapy.”
There has been concern about the health of Juan Carlos since his operation last year to remove a benign tumor from one of his lungs. He has noticeably appeared older and tired during public duties, making some wonder if the King will soon abdicate in favor of his son, Prince Felipe.
While there are no plans for King Juan Carlos to do so – Queen Sofia once insisted he will reign until his death – he is getting frustrated about what the Spanish press is saying about his health. On May 30th, he had an outburst when journalists asked about how he was feeling after news of his knee surgery was revealed.
“I am feeling terrible, as you can see,” the King said.
“What you like to do is kill me…This what you in the press are doing.”
Source: AFP
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