Shinjiro Otani Respiratory Dysfunction Has Improved, Still Paralyzed
An update on Shinjiro Otani.
Otani’s family issued an update on his condition saying he received “treatment and rehabilitation based on the treatment plan (7 months) received from everyone all over the country, and the respiratory dysfunction has improved compared to the early stage, but unfortunately, I am completely paralyzed (from the neck to the neck) is paralyzed) in a state where there is almost no improvement.”
As for the current Shinjiro Otani, I received the treatment and rehabilitation based on the treatment plan (7 months) received from everyone all over the country, and the respiratory dysfunction has improved compared to the early stage, but unfortunately, I am completely paralyzed (from the neck to the neck) is paralyzed) in a state where there is almost no improvement. In addition, due to the impact of the Corona disaster, we can only visit only family and relatives, and we are not able to meet with company officials, supporters, and players at all.
In such a severe situation, the hospital has prepared a device to operate a smartphone with the jaw that he strongly requested, and we are sending a message on Twitter every day with gratitude for everyone’s kindness.In addition, regarding future treatment and rehabilitation, we will repeat discussions with family and relatives with the highest priority on the intention of the person, and we will seek new treatment methods without giving up. Once again, I would like to express my gratitude to all those who have supported Shinjiro Otani until today, and I look forward to your continued kindness. In addition, we will send our gratitude from the person himself soon.
Shinjiro Otani suffered a cervical cord injury on April 10 during his bout against Takashi Sugiura at ZERO1. The match was stopped after a german suplex in the corner when Otani could no longer move. He underwent successful surgery on April 13.
Fightful will continue to update fans on Otani’s condition when more is known.
