Legal Definition of prospective. 1  1 : relating to or effective in the future a statute's prospective effect. 2  2 : likely to come about : expected to happen prospective inability to perform the contract. 3  3 : likely to be or become a prospective buyer.
Bakers Cyst or Popliteal cyst is a localized swelling at the back of the knee. It is usually caused by an injury or condition in the knee joint which will make the back of the knee swell up increasing pressure and causing pain.
A Baker cyst may cause no symptoms or be associated with knee pain and/or tightness behind the knee, especially when the knee is extended or fully flexed.Baker cysts are usually visible as a bulge behind the knee that is particularly noticeable on standing and when compared to the opposite uninvolved knee. Baker cyst may cause no symptoms or be associated with knee pain and/or tightness behind the knee, especially when the knee is extended or fully flexed.