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.
Rehabilitation begins almost immediately after your wake up from surgery. Within the first 24 hours you will begin standing and walking using an assistive device with the help of a physical therapist (PT). In fact, itâs critical to get up and use your artificial knee as soon as possible.