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.
Often a Baker's cyst causes no pain. When symptoms occur, they may include: 1  Tightness or stiffness behind the knee. 2  Swelling behind the knee that may get worse when you stand.  Slight pain behind the knee and into the upper calf. You are most likely to feel this when you bend your knee or straighten it all the way.