A/Prof Daevyd Rodda, a globally recognised orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip and knee replacements, is a pioneer in minimally invasive techniques, particularly anterior approach hip replacement and patient-specific, robotic, kinematically aligned knee replacements. With a high annual volume of complex surgeries, he’s not only a skilled surgeon but also a sought-after mentor. As the exclusive supervisor of an international fellowship in anterior hip and knee replacement surgery on the Sunshine Coast, Dr Rodda trains orthopaedic surgeons locally and globally. He’s also a distinguished ‘surgeon proctor,’ attracting experienced orthopaedic surgeons nationwide to enhance their joint replacement skills.