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.
Within two to three days after surgery you will be walking with assistance to your bedside chair and bathroom. You will need to stay in the hospital for five to six days after your surgery and maybe longer if your procedure is more complex.