Triceps Repair

Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists (OSMS)

Weight-Bearing

Sling for comfort; compressive dressing; splint/brace at 60 deg with wrist free for motion

Key Restrictions

PASSIVE elbow extension to full and active extension WITHOUT resistance in Phase II; discontinue hinged elbow brace at 4 wks; no throwing or overhead serves, no plyometrics/cross-fit affecting elbow extension until Phase III; eccentric exercise, plyometric drills, and interval throwing not until after 16 wks

Timeline & Phases

Phase I (surgery-2 wks): sling, compressive dressing, splint/brace at 60 deg with wrist free, grip strengthening, gentle wrist/hand ROM, walking/Stairmaster with sling on; Phase II (2-6 wks): sling for comfort, shoulder strengthening/ROM, P/AROM elbow allowed with passive extension to full and active extension without resistance, elbow/wrist isometrics, ball squeezes, discontinue hinged brace and progress active flexion at 4 wks; Phase III (6-12 wks): initiate strength/flexibility in all planes for elbow and shoulder, advance resistance as tolerated (8+ rep sets), return to light throwing at 16 wks, throw from pitcher's mound at 12 wks, eccentric exercise/plyometric drills/interval throwing program after 16 wks

Notes

OSMS Rehabilitation Guidelines; overall recovery anticipated at 24 wks with 85-90% pre-injury strength typical (can continue improving up to a year post-op)