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.
What causes pain behind the knee. An injury or blow to the back of the leg due to a fall or some other accident may lead to considerable pain in the posterior knee region. A sprain may lead to considerable pain, that may be accompanied by redness and swelling.