Sumozumo 240 Posted March 12, 2015 http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20150312/k10010013421000.html Confirmation that Endo is out, left knee injury. Could stay in the hospital for 3 days. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,117 Posted March 12, 2015 (edited) Kyujo for sure- left knee injured, meniscus, 2 months to heal was the diagnosis at the hospital, according to Oitekaze Oyakata. He will probably be in hospital for a few days and may even have to undergo surgery. "We're looking forward now to the healing process and I hope he can get back on the dohyo quickly so that he may gambarize the best he can," added the Oyakata. Edited March 12, 2015 by Kintamayama 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asameshimae 220 Posted March 12, 2015 Ouch indeed! I forgot to record sumo and missed this match. Not that I really want to see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kasutera 258 Posted March 12, 2015 OW OW OW OW OW my GOD just looking at that picture hurts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mongolith 51 Posted March 13, 2015 Great pics as always Yubi. Looks sickening. On video it did not look half as bad. Hope he recovers fast but may be best to miss the next basho. Wish they allowed 1 basho injury break/ per year w/o loss of rank for situations like this. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morty 1,495 Posted March 13, 2015 What a shame. He was just starting to find his feet in the top ranks too. Hopefully this doesn't end up in big metal knee braces under thick bandages, and a potentially great career held back because of bum knees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kishinoyama 595 Posted March 13, 2015 It is sad that their is no longer kosho. It is obvious that he has a real injury unlike some rikishi in the past. I am not an Endo fan but I wish nothing bad on anyone. I hope he will not rush his return but I know he doesn't want to drop down the banzuke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mongolith 51 Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) It is sad that their is no longer kosho. It is obvious that he has a real injury unlike some rikishi in the past. I am not an Endo fan but I wish nothing bad on anyone. I hope he will not rush his return but I know he doesn't want to drop down the banzuke. I would hate seeing rikishi abuse the kosho system and abuse must have have been pretty prevalent since it was abolished. Not quite sure why they took such as drastic step in abolishing it rather than restrict it to one basho per year (Requiring 83%+ of bashos seems fair). I personally admire the fighting spirit Sumotori show to make every basho and guess the Oyakata wanted to emphasize that. Edited March 13, 2015 by Mongolith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am the Yokozuna 193 Posted March 13, 2015 Very bad development. Wish him speedy but full recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sumozumo 240 Posted March 13, 2015 I hope he heals instead of trying to come back to try and avoid Juryo. If he does drop down, maybe he can rise back up with stable mate Abiko :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,117 Posted March 13, 2015 What a shame. He was just starting to find his feet in the top ranks too. Choice of words.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kotoshoumi 31 Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) Great pics as always Yubi. Looks sickening. On video it did not look half as bad. Hope he recovers fast but may be best to miss the next basho. Wish they allowed 1 basho injury break/ per year w/o loss of rank for situations like this. I was just thinking that some kind of system where you don't immediatly lose rank when you get seriously injured wouldn't be all that bad. Offcourse there used to be one and it got abolished, so there must have been reasons. But the current system certainly also has his flaws. Edited March 13, 2015 by Kotoshoumi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,117 Posted March 13, 2015 "There will be no surgery. Of course, the intention is to appear next basho, but it's important to heal properly," said Oitekaze Oyakata. At first, Endou was taken to the Osaka Police hospital that has an agreement with the Kyokai, but couldn't get an MRI done because there is a one-week waiting list. He was then moved to a hospital in Sakai and got the MRI done there. The hospital said it will apologize, but is hoping for a sit-down with the Kyokai to settle this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shumitto 418 Posted March 13, 2015 I am really sorry about Endo. As Morty said "he was finding his feet" and I was sure he would deliver this time. My impression was of ligament injury and I am surprised not to hear/read a word about it. Seeing the strong Jokoryu hobbled by a knee injury is bad enough, I hope in Endo's case it is mory ugly that serious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,117 Posted March 13, 2015 My impression was of ligament injury and I am surprised not to hear/read a word about it. Left knee ligament injury is the official word. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlebutts 14 Posted March 13, 2015 Ligament tears are never much fun but better the meniscus than any of the cruciate ligaments. Hopefully his recovery is speedy. Although Endo is not my favorite (mainly due to media hype), there is no doubt in my mind that he is a very talented rikishi with a bright future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,683 Posted March 13, 2015 My impression was of ligament injury and I am surprised not to hear/read a word about it.Left knee ligament injury is the official word. Specifically, the Kyokai reported anterior cruciate ligament and lateral meniscus damage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kasutera 258 Posted March 13, 2015 Nooooo ACL injuries are the worst :-( I hope Endo can gambarize to the fullest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kishinoyama 595 Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) He should have surgery. 'The intention is to appear next basho'. That is insane. :-( Edited March 14, 2015 by Kishinoyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALAKTORN 346 Posted March 13, 2015 I get the feeling I’ve seen ACL injuries before that ended in retirement… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 1,263 Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) It's really unfortunate for Endo and I feel for him. He may not have turned out to be the instant yokozuna candidate that he was hyped up to be, but he was strong enough and given time could've made it to sanyaku. Now I'm afraid it's going to be another case of talent hobbled by a serious injury... Btw, if someone wanted to start a totally outlandish conspiracy theory, they could ask how come all the Mongolians manage to stay healthy? Edited March 13, 2015 by dingo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 19,320 Posted March 13, 2015 At first, Endou was taken to the Osaka Police hospital that has an agreement with the Kyokai, but couldn't get an MRI done because there is a one-week waiting list.However, the hospital staff did inquire if it was hurting with every breath he takes and every move he makes. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronnie 221 Posted March 14, 2015 At first, Endou was taken to the Osaka Police hospital that has an agreement with the Kyokai, but couldn't get an MRI done because there is a one-week waiting list.However, the hospital staff did inquire if it was hurting with every breath he takes and every move he makes. I'll be watching you! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kishinoyama 595 Posted March 14, 2015 At first, Endou was taken to the Osaka Police hospital that has an agreement with the Kyokai, but couldn't get an MRI done because there is a one-week waiting list. I know a Japanese friend that was involved in a car accident. She had a compound fracture of her lower leg with bone sticking out. She had to wait a week before having surgery done on the leg. The doctor that could perform the surgery was 'on vacation'. >:-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
