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.
Knee Problems. Pain behind the knee. Pain at the back of the knee can be from problems with the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, blood vessels and the bursae. Very few of these require surgical intervention. Bakers Cyst. All knees produce fluid to aid in lubrication of the joint and to provide nutrition to the joint lining cartilage cells.