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.
Once your spinal anesthesia wears off and you can move your legs again, physical therapy will work with you on walking. Once you can walk, eat normal food and have your pain controlled, you can leave the hospital. Most patients go home within 1 day after total knee replacement surgery. Your discharge may be as early as the day of surgery, or rarely may be prolonged for other reasons.