Knee

Pain in the back of knee when walking up and down steps. Also buckling and giving in while walking at times. I am a competitive gymnasts. The pain is right where you bend your knee in the back

What could this be?

[PedroH]

Hi, There. Most probably the pain in the back of you knee is from your knee itself as there is nothing much to go wrong w/the back ( except possibly a Baker's Cyst) But, the fact that your knee is wanting to give out, the problem is most likely in the knee.Rest, ice,and Nsaids are usually the routine but because you are an athlete I would see a specialist ASAP so you don't further aggrivate something that may have a simple answer.   Good luck to you!

[aldunn72023]

You should probably see a physician to have an MRI done to make sure you have not torn your meniscus.  Hope this helps, make sure to see a doctor.  These are common symptoms with a meniscus tear.  Sometimes it will heal on  its own, sometimes it requires arthroscopic surgery,  but they have you up walking right after surgery and it is not as painful as you would think.  Take care and good luck.