Scorpions drummer and former Motörhead member Mikkey Dee gave fans an update on his ongoing arthritis treatment, sharing a video from a medical clinic on Instagram.
The clip shows part of a series of PRP and stem cell procedures Dee is undergoing to heal a painful arthritis condition in his foot joint.
Dee is seen speaking with the doctor performing the procedure in the video. The doctor explains the treatment process and its purpose.
“Okay, boys and girls, the first procedure is done. What do you say, doctor?” Mikkey Dee said in the Instagram video.
The doctor responded: “Great, we started with PRP and now we’ve done some stem cells from the fat tissue in order to heal some arthritis in the foot.”
Dee then continued, describing the sensation of the treatment: “And some pain, and it’s time for those stem cells to enter this foot.”
The doctor offered some reassurance about the long-term goal of the procedure: “So that you can keep on rocking for many more years.”
“Oh yeah. Got many more years to go,” Dee replied.
Dee also talked about where he stands in the treatment process in the caption of the post, writing: “The second of three stem cell treatments to help heal my foot joint.”
One more treatment reportedly remains. Dee appears confident the procedures will allow him to continue performing without being sidelined by the condition.
This foot ordeal has plagued Dee for well over a year. The trouble traces back to December 2024, when a sprained foot spiraled into a life-threatening case of sepsis, forcing him into a hospital in his hometown of Gothenburg, Sweden. The infection required three separate operations on his right foot and calf to bring it under control.
The physical toll has lingered long after the immediate danger passed. Dee has been honest about the fact that his foot swelled dramatically during the infection. He has also said he still deals with lasting effects from the surgeries. Even after months of recovery, he still feels pain and swelling severe enough that he sometimes limps offstage after completing a full set with Scorpions.
Despite those setbacks, Dee is determined to stay behind the kit. He confirmed that he has been free of the infection since around March of last year.
