'Got to have an operation' - Noel Gallagher needs surgery as he battles same painful health issue as Liam

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Noel Gallagher needs a major joint replaced due to a painful health issue.

The Oasis icon has been suffering from arthritis - and as a result he needs a knee replacement.

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Noel, 57, is due to have the operation later this year, according to inside sources, as reported in The Sun. It comes just a year after 51-year-old brother Liam had a hip replacement. Referencing the procedure, which he had in February, Liam said “My hips are f*****. I’ve got arthritis, bad. I went to get it checked and my bones are mashed up. I can’t sleep at night for the pain, tossing and turning.”

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An unnamed source told the publication: “Noel isn’t happy at all about the fact he needs this knee surgery. It’s a sign he’s getting on and he isn’t very good at being laid up — unless there is football on the telly. Liam had to have his hips done after struggling and now Noel is going down the same path.”

What is arthritis?

Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint, according to the NHS.

In the UK, millions of people have arthritis or other, similar conditions that affect the joints. Arthritis affects people of all ages, including children.

There are lots of different types of arthritis. It's important to have an accurate diagnosis if you have:

  • joint pain, tenderness and stiffness
  • inflammation in and around the joints
  • restricted movement of the joints
  • warm red skin over the affected joint
  • weakness and muscle wasting

There's no cure for arthritis, but there are many treatments that can help slow it down including lifestyle changes, medicines and surgery.

Noel confirmed he needed the procedure on his podcast with his friend Matt Morgan. He said: “I’ve got bad knees actually. I’ve got to have an operation on my f***ing knee.”

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Noel has a few more gigs to perform with his band The High Flying Birds in the next few weeks - including a date at Wigan Robin Park - but they conclude in August. It is understood that the rocker will take a holiday before undergoing the surgery. Noel has reportedly already starting thinking about his post-op recovery and has bought a special exercise bike which he will be able to use to get his fitness and strength back when he has his new knee.

Liam recovered quickly from his joint replacement surgery, and has spent the year touring with his Definitely Maybe tour in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Oasis’s debut album. Fans will no doubt be hoping that Noel will also recover just as quickly.

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