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.
For at least 2 weeks after your patientâs procedure, they should not perform any weight-bearing exercises or activities. For knee, ankle and foot, the patient should wear their walking boot for at least 2 weeks. 6-8 weeks after procedure. Your patient should be back to their everyday activities as normal in 6-8 weeks.