For Immediate Release
Oct. 25, 2025
A Study Seeking the Ideal Technique and Construct in Aseptic Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty Wins AAHKS Annual Meeting Surgical Award
Oct. 25, 2025 (Dallas, TX) – A study presented at the 2025 American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Annual Meeting assessed re-revision outcomes based on what components were revised, implant choice and construct fixation.
Wayne T. Hoskins, FRACS, PhD, and co-authors Charles Gusho, MD, Michael J. McAuliffe, FRACS, Chris Wall, MD, Qunyan Xu, MS and Kelly G. Vince, MD received the 2025 AAHKS Surgical Techniques and Technologies Award for their paper “What is the Ideal Technique and Construct in Aseptic Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty?”
This study consisted of a national registry-based retrospective cohort with aseptic RTKAs from September 1999 to December 2023 included. Comparisons among RTKA constructs were performed, with comparison to revision of the femoral and tibial component with the use of stems and cones/sleeves. Results revealed that higher all-cause re-revision and component loosening occurred with total revision with only a tibial stem and without sleeves/cones; when no stems or sleeve/cones were used; and when partial revision of the tibia or femur occurred.
In conclusion, the study indicated that in aseptic RTKA, exchange of both femoral and tibial components with stems and cones/sleeves in the revision construct has the lowest re-revision and component loosening rates.
“Receiving the 2025 AAHKS Surgical Techniques and Technology Award is a profound honor that underscores the importance of our work in advancing orthopedic care. This study was a collaborative effort with Charles Gusho from the University of Missouri, Michael Mcauliffe, Chris Wall and Andie Xu from the AOANJRR, and Kelly Vince from Whangarei Hospital, driven by a passion to improve patient outcomes through rigorous research. The findings have reshaped my practice by reinforcing the value of evidence-based techniques and implant choices. This recognition inspires me to continue pushing future research efforts to improve revision total knee arthroplasty outcomes,” said Wayne T. Hoskins, FRACS, senior author on the paper.
Abstract: AAHKS Surgical Techniques and Technologies Award Abstract
About the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Established in 1991, the mission of AAHKS is to be the definitive global authority on excellence in hip and knee care. AAHKS has a membership of over 5,500 surgeons and other hip and knee health care professionals.
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