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Robert Griffin III: A former Redskins player did his knee surgery
by Cindy Boren

It wasn't part of a grand, burgundy-and-gold cosmic plan back in the fall of 2009 when Robert Griffin III tore his right anterior cruciate ligament, but the surgeon who did the repair work just happens to be a former Washington Redskins player.

Mark Adickes, a guard for the Redskins in the early '90s, is an orthopedic surgeon in Houston and Baylor alum who was a natural choice when Griffin hurt his knee (video of rehab and injury is here). He had suffered what Adickes called a "typical" ACL tear and "unfazed by the injury" but not by the lengthy rehab. "He never doubted he would recover fully and achieve his goal to play in the NFL," Adickes said in an email. "His work ethic is ridiculous. All efforts post-operatively were spent trying to slow him down."

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Elfin: The Lasting Legacy Of A Skin Who Only Played 2 Years Here Is Felt 20 After Leaving D.C.

Mark Adickes played just two seasons for the Redskins, starting only one of the 24 games in which he got on the field. Adickes, now 51, hasn't lived in the area since but has remained a passionate Redskins fan.

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ACL Replacement Surgery
by Mark Adickes, M.D.
as seen on CBS's "The Doctors"

Labrum Repair Surgery
by Mark Adickes, M.D.
as seen on CBS's "The Doctors"

Youth football: Is it safe to play?
by Mark Adickes, M.D.

In an effort to provide full disclosure I must begin by telling a story. Five years ago, I was attending a little league football tryout as an athletic trainer for my sons' teams. I had one son trying out for a 1st grade team and another for a 4th grade team. My wife was speaking with a sizable group of mothers who were all concerned for their children's welfare. In an effort to assuage the women's fears, my wife called me over to explain how safe youth football is to play. As I have published an article in a sports medicine journal on the subject, I was happy to oblige. While in the middle of my speech from behind came a shout, "Dr. Adickes, I think we have a broken arm!" Indeed an 8-year-old boy had fallen awkwardly in a non-contact drill and fractured his wrist. It is important to note that this event is the exception and not the rule. Trying to convince those mothers of that was next to impossible with my foot in my mouth.

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Dr. Mark Adickes reveals health tips for young athletes.

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