Triceps Repair Rehabilitation Protocols

5 Triceps Repair rehabilitation protocols from 5 institutions, published 2024. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.

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Institution	Weight-Bearing	Key Restrictions
Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists (OSMS)	Sling for comfort; compressive dressing; splint/brace at 60 deg with wrist free for motion	PASSIVE elbow extension to full and active extension WITHOUT resistance in Phase II; discontinue hinged elbow…
Sanford Health — Distal Triceps Tendon Repair	N/A	Splint 2 wks then hinged brace 4 wks; no active elbow extension for 6 wks; shoulder flexion limited to 90 for…
Sutter Health / Palo Alto Medical Foundation — Distal Triceps…	N/A (upper extremity)	Splint 1 wk; hinged brace locked 90° (unlocked 0-90° for ROM); NO active elbow extension until 6 weeks…
University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgery	NWB surgical UE	No lifting/pushing/pulling; no resistance strengthening through ROM until 8 weeks; hinged EO LIMITING FLEXION…
UW Health Sports Medicine — Triceps Tendon Repair	N/A (elbow surgery)	No weight bearing through surgical arm (no pushing/pressing including own body weight) for 12 weeks; no…