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 spe

nt 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.

⭐️ Editorial Commentary: ACL REPAIR ⭐️Dr. Khalil enjoyed providing thoughts on a recently published study in this editor...
05/19/2026

⭐️ Editorial Commentary: ACL REPAIR ⭐️

Dr. Khalil enjoyed providing thoughts on a recently published study in this editorial commentary, collaborating with friend and colleague Dr. Tramer. ACL repair continues to be a hot topic of research and garners much interest as an alternative to ACL reconstruction, but patient selection remains critical to optimize outcomes and minimize failures. As surgical techniques and biologic augmentation strategies continue to evolve, thoughtful interpretation of the literature is essential when considering ACL repair in clinical practice.

Learn more: https://arthroscopyjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/arj.70219

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04/23/2026

⭐️ Delaminated Rotator Cuff Tear ⭐️

Not all rotator cuff tears are the same.
Some split into separate layers (delamination)—and if you don’t recognize it, you risk leaving pathology behind.

In this case:
🔹 The cuff is divided into superficial and deep (inferior) leaflets
🔹 Each layer can retract differently and must be mobilized independently
🔹 The inferior leaflet should NOT be ignored—it plays a key role in restoring the footprint

💡 Surgical pearls:
• Assess excursion and tension of both layers
• Pass sutures through each leaflet to restore anatomy
• Avoid overtensioning one layer at the expense of the other

🛠 Double-row repair technique:
Medial anchors → sutures passed through BOTH leaflets → lateral row fixation to compress the tendon across the entire footprint

🎯 Goal: Restore native anatomy, maximize contact area, and optimize healing environment

👇 Do you routinely address both leaflets in your repairs?

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04/15/2026

⭐️ Arthroscopic Loop ‘N’ Tack Biceps Tenodesis ⭐️

Type II SLAP tears can be a major source of shoulder pain—especially in active patients and overhead athletes. While SLAP repair has its role, biceps tenodesis has become a reliable and predictable solution in many cases.

Here is an all-arthroscopic loop ‘n’ tack biceps tenodesis:
🔹 Secure fixation of the long head of the biceps
🔹 Maintains length-tension relationship
🔹 Removes the biceps from the superior labrum as a pain generator

💡 Why tenodesis?
• Consistent pain relief
• Faster recovery in many patients
• Excellent outcomes—especially outside of high-level throwing athletes

📌 Can be performed open or arthroscopically—this technique allows for a minimally invasive, efficient approach entirely within the joint.

👇 Curious how you decide between SLAP repair vs tenodesis? Drop a comment.

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Washington, MI
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