In endemic goitre areas 20%of the population over 70 years old will have a retrosternal goitre. The definition of a retrosternal goitre varies with respective authors, there are four major definitions.
I started PT after 10 days and can straighten my leg, bend to a little past 90 degrees and walk without crutches three days before the 3 week post surgery mark.
MOST PATIENTS MAY PUT ALL THEIR WEIGHT ON THE HIP AFTER SURGERY. Most all walking normal in 3 weeks. Due to new techniques and advances in rehap most are walking normally in 3 weeks, walking long distances at 3 weeks, golfing and other activities as well.