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.
Pain caused by a lump behind the knee can be from a variety of causes. The lump in most cases will be a problem occurring in the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels. Most of these complications can be managed without using surgical intervention.