Lafi S. Khalil, MD

Lafi S. Khalil, MD Dr. Khalil is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine at Henry Ford Health, primarily serving Macomb county.

Dr. Khalil treats musculoskeletal injuries of the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow , and ankle. He is a Michigander and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor followed by medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He then remained in Detroit for five additional years of residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Henry Ford Hospital Main. He spent an additional year completing his fellowship specializing in Sports Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic, where he had the opportunity to work with high school, collegiate, and professional athletes, including Cleveland State University, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Gaurdians. Dr. Khalil has expertise in complex sports medicine and serves as Associate Editor of the Arthroscopy Journal. His research interests include advancing sports medicine and arthroscopic techniques, improving patient outcomes, and investigating risk factors for treatment failures. He has several publications in respected journals such as the Arthroscopy Journal, JSES, AJSM, and OJSM. He is passionate about helping athletes and non-athletes alike return to a high-functioning, pain-free and active lifestyle. Dr. Khalil is honored and privileged to serve his hometown of Macomb county.

02/04/2026

⭐️ Not all rotator cuff tears are the same ⭐️

A rotator cuff tear isn’t just “torn” or “not torn.”

Some tears are partial, some are complete, and complete tears can differ in size, location, and how much the tendon has pulled back.

That’s why treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your MRI, symptoms, activity level, and goals all matter when deciding the best plan for you.

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 Ortho SportsDoc

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02/03/2026

⭐️ Office Fun ⭐️
When your MA has too much creativity and suddenly the whole office has glove doppelgängers 😭🧤
Yes… mine has a phone.
No… I will not deny it. 📱😂


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01/31/2026

These AI glasses let me eat at the same time as the phone… no more waiting. This is my favorite hot chicken sando spot and I’ve had the ones in Nashville, this is just as good. Who can name it?

01/30/2026

⭐️ Achilles Tears: What’s the Difference? ⭐️

Not all Achilles tears are the same.

Some tears happen in the middle of the tendon, where the ends may be able to heal together — sometimes without surgery.

Other tears pull the tendon off the heel bone, which can be more complex and often requires surgery to reattach the tendon back to the bone.

That’s why MRI matters. The location of the tear and the surrounding structures help determine the best treatment for each individual patient.

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01/28/2026

⭐️ POV: From Scrub Sink to Scalpel ⭐️

Suit up. Scrub in. Save the germs for later.

What it really takes before surgery begins.



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01/24/2026

⭐️ A Day in the Life: Ortho Sports Edition ❄️🏥🏋️‍♂️⭐️

Snow day for everyone else… OR day for me.
From scraping ice ➝ scrubbing in ➝ saving knees ➝ lifting weights.

Huge shoutout to my PA John and all the OR nurses for being the real MVPs behind the scenes in the OR.



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01/22/2026

⭐️Achilles Tendon Rupture: MRI Findings that might Guide Treatment⭐️

MRI can be a powerful tool in determining whether an Achilles rupture needs surgery or can be managed nonoperatively. When imaging shows large gapping between the tendon ends, especially in neutral positioning, surgical repair is often required to restore tendon continuity and strength.

However, when the injury is treated early with a plantarflexed cast or boot and MRI demonstrates minimal gapping with good tendon apposition, many patients can achieve excellent outcomes without surgery through a structured functional rehabilitation program.

Early immobilization in plantarflexion matters. Tendon position matters. Gap size matters.
Treatment should be individualized based on imaging, timing of care, activity level, and patient goals.



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01/18/2026

⭐️ Should you avoid a 1-Rep Max Squat or Deadlift? ⭐️

Thanks to Dr. for the segue. I see a lot of fear-mongering around 1RM lifts, so I enjoyed listening to this discussion. What bothers me is the click-bait videos by influencers, even doctors & other healthcare professionals, advising to never attempt max lifts. But where’s that same concern for max sprints, 100-mph fastballs, or marathon training by all the same influencers? All have risk. None are “off limits” when done correctly.

With smart programming, consistent technique, and proper recovery, 1RM attempts can be trained for safely—just like any other high-performance goal.

Key pillars:
• Progressive programming
• Repeatable technique
• Sleep + nutrition
• Planned rest/deloads
• Mental readiness

Powerlifting isn’t just about numbers. It’s community, discipline, and embracing the challenge.

My competition PR’s:
Squat 590 | Bench 336 | Deadlift 672
Never injured on a true 1RM. Injuries happened during careless lighter training.

If it’s your passion, don’t fear it. Train it intelligently.

Coaches in MI:
.cleannn

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01/15/2026

Snow is coming down hard, lots of no shows, clinic is empty, so we get a chance to review MRI’s this morning! 🏥 Follow for real surgical cases, injury education, and recovery insights.


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01/14/2026

⭐️All-Inside ACL Reconstruction with Quad Tendon Autograft⭐️

An all-inside ACL reconstruction technique involves passing the graft retrograde through the tunnels and securing with buttons on the cortex. This allows for smaller incisions and more bone preservation. The decision of which graft and approach to use should be carefully made under consultation with an Orthopaedic surgeon and tailored to the patient.

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Who said anesthesiologists and surgeons don’t get along!? Rival scrub caps aside, once we’re in the OR we run the same p...
11/13/2025

Who said anesthesiologists and surgeons don’t get along!? Rival scrub caps aside, once we’re in the OR we run the same playbook. 🏥🏈

11/11/2025

💡 Did you know orthopaedic surgeons can subspecialize?

Dr. Khalil completed an extra year of advanced Sports Medicine training, mastering minimally invasive, arthroscopic, and reconstructive techniques to help patients recover faster and get back in the game. 🏈🏀⚽️

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12150 30 Mile Road, Suite 105
Washington, MI
48095

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
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