Table 2.
Univariate analysis of candidate predictor variables
| Variable | OR | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex, male | 3.73 | 1.71 to 8.48 | 0.001 |
| Age | 1.05 | 1.01 to 1.08 | 0.009 |
| BMI | 1.05 | 0.95 to 1.16 | 0.354 |
| Origin of complaints: (Rotation) trauma versus unknown cause | 1.83 | 0.84 to 4.09 | 0.132 |
| Weight-bearing during trauma | 2.78 | 1.28 to 6.20 | 0.011 |
| Kneeling >1 hour per day | 1.43 | 0.63 to 3.25 | 0.392 |
| Ability to walk stairs | 1.03 | 0.22 to 5.45 | 0.968 |
| Performing sports | 2.02 | 0.82 to 5.35 | 0.139 |
| Locking | 0.37 | 0.14 to 0.90 | 0.034 |
| Giving way | 1.37 | 0.66 to 2.90 | 0.402 |
| Effusion | 3.22 | 1.44 to 7.59 | 0.006 |
| Warmth | 2.06 | 0.97 to 4.43 | 0.061 |
| Red/blue colour | 4.26 | 0.93 to 30.04 | 0.084 |
| Pain during extension | 1.42 | 0.66 to 3.11 | 0.371 |
| Deep Squat test, positive | 2.15 | 0.98 to 4.89 | 0.059 |
OR = odds ratio. OR >1 indicates an increased risk for meniscal tear when a predictor variable is present or has a higher value.