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.
Your walking distance will vary between 5 and 25 blocks. You should be able to reach your shoes and socks after your four-week appointment. You also should be able to drive a car after four weeks. Most patients will return to work between two and six weeks after posterior approach total hip replacement surgery.