Doctor Cracks His Ribs After Getting A Tight Hug From Longtime Friend

Mumbai: A doctor ended up cracking his ribs after he got a surprise hug from his batchmate.

Dr Madhukar Gaikwad and Dr Amit Badwe had studied at the Govement Medical College & Hospital in Aurangabad, where Badwe was known for his passion for bodybuilding. After they finished their MBBS in 1990, Dr Gaikwad got a posting at JJ Hospital in medicine, while Dr Badwe started private practice in Ahmednagar district. They never got a chance to see each other after college.

After three years, they both met accidentally. Badwe rushed to grip Gaikwad in a bear hug. A crunch followed. The doctor collapsed on the floor. The x-rays confirmed fractures in his first, second and seventh ribs. Dr Gaikwad said Dr Badwe’s move came all of sudden that he wasn’t prepared for a hug. "I was about to stand from my chair when he embraced me. So the entire pressure fell on my chest. It’s a freak mishap," Dr Gaikwad said.

Dr Badwe, who has returned to Ahmednagar a few days ago was receiving calls from his friend everyday. "I feel so bad. I had met him after such a long time and I was so happy to see him. Never thought our meeting would end like this. I can just hope he feels better soon."

Meanwhile Dr. Gaikwad was prescribed 15 days bed rest."I am not suffering from brittle bones, or any other weakness. It was just an accident," he said.