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 are able to walk with the help of a cane within six weeks after surgery. You should also be able to drive a car within six to eight weeks after surgery. After fully recovering from total knee replacement surgery some restrictions may still apply.