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the Achilles injury is different than most. It was higher up on that Achilles um area closer to the calf which recovers much faster and has less of a long-term impact... nowadays people are able to come back from this within roughly 6 months.

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Kittle's Achilles injury is higher up on the Achilles area closer to the calf, which recovers much faster and has less long-term impact than typical Achilles injuries. Modern medical procedures allow recovery within roughly 6 months, with return to performance within a few months after that.

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