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.
1 tendinitis: pain in the front of the knee that is made worse when climbing, taking stairs, or walking up an incline. 2  bursitis: inflammation caused by the repeated overuse or injury of the knee. 3  chondromalacia patella: damaged cartilage under the kneecap.  gout: arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid.