Meniscus tears, especially medial meniscus tears, are a frequent source of knee pain in middle-aged individuals. Dr. Karan Kukreja, Consultant – Orthopaedic Surgery, Manipal Hospital Whitefield, explains how degenerative and meniscus root tears can progress silently but cause severe pain and mechanical dysfunction if left untreated. These injuries can accelerate early arthritis and increase the risk of knee replacement at a younger age. Timely medical evaluation, rehabilitation, and surgical rep