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.
1 Most patients can stand and begin basic movement the day right after surgery! 2  You can expect to be walking with support before you even leave the hospitality. 3  Some physicians recommend using a cane for extra support during weeks 2 through 6.  1st post-op visit is 4-6 weeks from date of surgery.