Other Causes and Risk Factors
A torn meniscus is more likely to occur in men than in women. Also, most cases occur in people after 30 years old. Some sports and physical activities can increase the risk, such as football, basketball, tennis, badminton, as well as soccer. Studies have also shown that those people who have a poor diet, which lacks essential nutrients like calcium, magnesium, iron, and other elements needed for bone and tissue health, can be more prone to the condition. [10]
