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.
Osteoporosis causes the bones in your body to become brittle due to tissue loss. The condition weakens the bone and increases the risk of breakage during a fall. The skeleton becomes fragile, causing frequent fractures that can occur in any skeletal bone, but are most common in the spine, the hip, and the wrist.