Degenerative disc disease is not genetic. Inheritance of Degenerative Disc Disease refers to whether the condition is inherited from your parents or runs in families. The level of inheritance of a condition depends on how important genetics are to the disease.
Bone fractures, particularly in the spine or hip, are the most serious complication of osteoporosis. Hip fractures often are caused by a fall and can result in disability and even an increased risk of death within the first year after the injury. In some cases, spinal fractures can occur even if you haven't fallen.
Some osteoporosis cases 'may be caused by autoimmune disorder'. A subset of patients with the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis may have an underlying autoimmune disorder that can be detected by measuring levels of certain proteins, scientists have said.ome osteoporosis cases 'may be caused by autoimmune disorder'. A subset of patients with the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis may have an underlying autoimmune disorder that can be detected by measuring levels of certain proteins, scientists have said.