Emergency surgical interventions: a comparative review of acute cases in general surgery and orthopedic surgery

Hashem Bark Awadh Abood; Mohammed Mohsen Alotibi; Zahraa Anwar Alhashim; Eid Hamad Alotaibi; Saud Abdullah Alkandari; Rihab Mohamed Awad Yousif; Shahid Abdullah Almahdi; Ridha Abdulmohsen Alshaqaqiq; Alruwaili Wurud Saud B; Eyad Abdulatif Almohaissen

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Emergency surgical interventions: a comparative review of acute cases in general surgery and orthopedic surgery

Hashem Bark Awadh Abood, Mohammed Mohsen Alotibi, Zahraa Anwar Alhashim, Eid Hamad Alotaibi, Saud Abdullah Alkandari, Rihab Mohamed Awad Yousif, Shahid Abdullah Almahdi, Ridha Abdulmohsen Alshaqaqiq, Alruwaili Wurud Saud B, Eyad Abdulatif Almohaissen.

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Emergency surgical interventions are critical procedures performed to address acute conditions that pose an immediate threat to a patient’s health. In general surgery, common emergencies include appendicitis, bowel obstructions, and perforated ulcers. These conditions typically require prompt surgical intervention to pre vent complications such as sepsis or peritonitis. The focus is on rapid assessment, stabilization of the patient, and timely surgical intervention. The outcome frequently hinges on the timing of surgery and the patient’s overall health status, emphasizing the need for effective triage and surgical readiness in emergency departments. In contrast, orthopedic surgery emergencies often involve traumatic injuries such as fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries. These conditions necessitate immediate evaluation to restore function and prevent long-term disability. The approach in orthopedic emergencies includes both surgical and non-surgical options, ranging from internal fixation of fractures to arthroscopic surgeries for joint injuries. While general surgical emergencies are often more internal and systemic, orthopedic emergencies primarily revolve around structural integrity and healing. Understanding the differences in these two fields not only enhances clinical strategies but also improves patient outcomes through tailored intervention protocols. This comparative review highlights the critical differences and similarities in emergency surgical interventions between general surgery and orthopedic surgery, underscoring the importance of tailored approaches for acute cases.

Key words: Emergency Surgery, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Acute Conditions, Appendicitis, Bowel Obstruction, Traumatic Injuries, Fractures, Surgical Intervention, Patient Stabilization, Emergency Department

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Abood HBA, Alotibi MM, Alhashim ZA, Alotaibi EH, Alkandari SA, Yousif RMA, Almahdi SA, Alshaqaqiq RA, B AWS, Almohaissen EA. Emergency surgical interventions: a comparative review of acute cases in general surgery and orthopedic surgery. IJMDC. 2025; 9(2): 470-478. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735152219

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Abood HBA, Alotibi MM, Alhashim ZA, Alotaibi EH, Alkandari SA, Yousif RMA, Almahdi SA, Alshaqaqiq RA, B AWS, Almohaissen EA. Emergency surgical interventions: a comparative review of acute cases in general surgery and orthopedic surgery. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=234725 [Access: March 17, 2025]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735152219

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Abood HBA, Alotibi MM, Alhashim ZA, Alotaibi EH, Alkandari SA, Yousif RMA, Almahdi SA, Alshaqaqiq RA, B AWS, Almohaissen EA. Emergency surgical interventions: a comparative review of acute cases in general surgery and orthopedic surgery. IJMDC. 2025; 9(2): 470-478. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735152219

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Abood HBA, Alotibi MM, Alhashim ZA, Alotaibi EH, Alkandari SA, Yousif RMA, Almahdi SA, Alshaqaqiq RA, B AWS, Almohaissen EA. Emergency surgical interventions: a comparative review of acute cases in general surgery and orthopedic surgery. IJMDC. (2025), [cited March 17, 2025]; 9(2): 470-478. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735152219

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Abood, H. B. A., Alotibi, . M. M., Alhashim, . Z. A., Alotaibi, . E. H., Alkandari, . S. A., Yousif, . R. M. A., Almahdi, . S. A., Alshaqaqiq, . R. A., B, . A. W. S. & Almohaissen, . E. A. (2025) Emergency surgical interventions: a comparative review of acute cases in general surgery and orthopedic surgery. IJMDC, 9 (2), 470-478. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735152219

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Abood, Hashem Bark Awadh, Mohammed Mohsen Alotibi, Zahraa Anwar Alhashim, Eid Hamad Alotaibi, Saud Abdullah Alkandari, Rihab Mohamed Awad Yousif, Shahid Abdullah Almahdi, Ridha Abdulmohsen Alshaqaqiq, Alruwaili Wurud Saud B, and Eyad Abdulatif Almohaissen. 2025. Emergency surgical interventions: a comparative review of acute cases in general surgery and orthopedic surgery. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 9 (2), 470-478. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735152219

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Abood, Hashem Bark Awadh, Mohammed Mohsen Alotibi, Zahraa Anwar Alhashim, Eid Hamad Alotaibi, Saud Abdullah Alkandari, Rihab Mohamed Awad Yousif, Shahid Abdullah Almahdi, Ridha Abdulmohsen Alshaqaqiq, Alruwaili Wurud Saud B, and Eyad Abdulatif Almohaissen. "Emergency surgical interventions: a comparative review of acute cases in general surgery and orthopedic surgery." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 9 (2025), 470-478. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735152219

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Abood, Hashem Bark Awadh, Mohammed Mohsen Alotibi, Zahraa Anwar Alhashim, Eid Hamad Alotaibi, Saud Abdullah Alkandari, Rihab Mohamed Awad Yousif, Shahid Abdullah Almahdi, Ridha Abdulmohsen Alshaqaqiq, Alruwaili Wurud Saud B, and Eyad Abdulatif Almohaissen. "Emergency surgical interventions: a comparative review of acute cases in general surgery and orthopedic surgery." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 9.2 (2025), 470-478. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735152219

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Abood, H. B. A., Alotibi, . M. M., Alhashim, . Z. A., Alotaibi, . E. H., Alkandari, . S. A., Yousif, . R. M. A., Almahdi, . S. A., Alshaqaqiq, . R. A., B, . A. W. S. & Almohaissen, . E. A. (2025) Emergency surgical interventions: a comparative review of acute cases in general surgery and orthopedic surgery. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 9 (2), 470-478. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735152219

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