Shinjiro Otani is undergoing surgery.
ZERO1 informed fans that Otani will undergo surgery on April 13 for a cervical spinal cord injury suffered on April 10. The injury occurred during Otani's bout with Takashi Sugiura. The match was stopped after a german suplex in the corner when Otani could no longer move.
April 10 Ossu PREMIUM Ryogoku Kokugikan ZERO1 ・ We are pleased to inform you that the name of Shinjiro Otani, who was injured at the main event of the 20th & 21st Anniversary Tournament, has been revealed.
Disease name "cervical spinal cord injury"
After urgent transportation on the night of the 10th, we will be transferred to the "ICU (Intensive Care Unit)" for the purpose of securing the airway, and on the 13th tomorrow, surgery will be performed to prevent future deterioration.
Currently, in order to prevent the infection of the new coronavirus, the hospital is in the form of contacting the family from the attending physician and from the family to us, and although we have not been able to meet with the person, the person's consciousness is stable. I heard that you can talk with your doctor and family.
We apologize for any inconvenience, but we would appreciate it if you could warmly watch over Shinjiro Otani.
Thank you.
ZERO1 President Takahito Kami informed fans on April 11 that Otani was conscious but couldn't move his limbs.
Fightful will continue to update fans on Otani's condition as more is known.
