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It subsequently developed toward evaluation of outcomes after arthroscopic repair, postoperative tendon integrity, and long-term results of conservative treatment.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This article reviews clinical and basic research on rotator cuff tears that has been conducted in Japan.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Representative examples include arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction (SCR), rotator cuff reconstruction combined with small-head hemiarthroplasty, arthroscopic muscle advancement, and infraspinatus rotational transfer. 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