A knee pad is a protective gear worn to reduce the impact felt on the knees, protect the knee cap, and provide more comfortable kneeling. They are of two types- protective knee pads to prevent knee injuries and medical or orthopedic knee pads to treat and prevent orthopedic injuries.
Parts of Knee - An Overview
The knee is one of the body's largest and most complex joints. The knee connects the femur (thigh bone), shin bone (tibia), fibula, and kneecap (patella).