Niall tore some ligaments in the knee in December in advance of the boy band's Where We Are tour. The injury stemmed from an issue Niall's had since childhood where his knee easily dislocates.
Hey guys I know most of you have seen those pics today! Yes I've had major knee surgery , a much larger surgery than first anticipated ,
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) January 17, 2014
But i would like to tell u , it was a complete success ! Considering the scale of it! So all I ask of you guys is that you would respect my
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) January 17, 2014
Privacy as I try to recover and get for the where we are tour!
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) January 17, 2014
Fans were glad everything went right. We hope Niall feels better real soon.
@NiallOfficial we hope you have a fast recovery!! We need to see you jumping around on stage during the WWA tour!! 👍
— 1D Central (@1DCentral_) January 17, 2014