Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
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Orthopedic surgeons call Achilles' tears some of the most difficult injuries an athlete can sustain, and recovery can take longer for pro athletes.
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The Boston Celtics say star Jayson Tatum had surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon that will sideline him for the remainder of the playoffs.
The Boston Celtics star was ruled out for the rest of the playoffs with a torn right Achilles tendon, the team announced. Tatum underwent surgery on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after he initially sustained the injury. A timeline for his return is not yet known, but he is expected to make a full recovery.
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