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.
How quickly you progress through therapy may vary but an average patient can walk without a cane or walker between 2 â 4 weeks after surgery. Work Activities Determining the date you return to work will depend both on your surgeon and the type of work you do.