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.
Putting full weight on your hip right after surgery is never a problem. About a month after surgery, if you feel confident and balanced, you can walk without a cane, but if there is any question, stay with a cane until you feel safe. In complex, repeat hip implant surgery, these instructions will be more specific to each unique situation.