Dancing with the Stars finalist, actor Cristián de la Fuente, had successful surgery on his injured left arm Saturday, People reported.
"I was able to get a perfect repair of the bicep. Cristian will spend about a week in a splint, then start rehab," his surgeon, Dr. Elattrache, told People. "He will have a full recovery and full strength back" in three weeks.
The actor, who will star on USA Network's new series In Plain Sight, premiering June 1, also made a statement to People: "Thank you to everyone for their concern and well wishes."
On Dancing with the Stars April 21, de la Fuente was unable to dip his professional partner, Cheryl Burke, due to the injury. He was unable to perform their dance and was taken to the hospital in an ambulance.
According to People, he is recuperating at his Los Angeles home with his wife and daughter.
