Sir Rodney Sweetnam | |
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Born | David Rodney Sweetnam 5 February 1927 |
Died | 17 May 2013 | (aged 86)
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Orthopaedic surgeon |
Sir David Rodney Sweetnam KCVO CBE FRCS FRCP (1927–2013), known as Rodney, was a British orthopaedic surgeon.
Sweetnam was born on 5 February 1927, in Wimbledon, south London, to Irene (née Black), a former medical student, and William Sweetnam, a GP.[1] He was educated at Clayesmore School.[1]
From 1950 to 1952 he undertook National Service as a surgeon-lieutenant aboard HMS Vanguard.[1]
From 1974 to 1992 he was consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the Middlesex Hospital and at University College Hospital, becoming emeritus upon retirement.[2]
He was also a consultant adviser in orthopaedic surgery to the United Kingdom's Department of Health from 1981 to 1990.[2]
He was orthopaedic surgeon to Elizabeth II (1982–92) and president of the Royal College of Surgeons (1995–98).[1][3] He was also president of the British Orthopaedic Association (1985); and a Fellow of University College London.[2]
He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1990 New Year Honours[4] and a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO) in the 1992 New Year Honours.[5]
He died on 17 May 2013.[1]