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.
Patients are advised to use crutches for up to two weeks after surgery to reduce weight-bearing load on the knee and ensure proper healing. Typical post-operative recovery time is six weeks, much less than the four to six months required for a knee replacement.