Bone Density Testing

What to expect at a bone density (DEXA/DXA) scan

Preparing for a bone mineral density test (DEXA scan)

Your bone just broke. Here is exactly what your body does next. 👀🦴The human skeleton does not just patch itself up randomly. It follows a precise biological sequence that is honestly one of the most remarkable processes in all of medicine.Here is what happens stage by stage:Stage 1 — Inflammatory Phase (Days 1–7) The moment a bone breaks a blood clot forms around the fracture site. Your immune system floods the area with cells that clean up damaged tissue and signal the repair process to begin