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.
Conditions that cause kyphosis. Conditions that can cause kyphosis include: 1  osteoporosis â where the bones become weak and fragile and more likely to break (fracture). 2  spondylosis â a term that describes the general âwear and tearâ that occurs in the bones, discs and ligaments of the spine as a person gets older.onditions that can cause kyphosis include: 1  osteoporosis â where the bones become weak and fragile and more likely to break (fracture). 2  spondylosis â a term that describes the general âwear and tearâ that occurs in the bones, discs and ligaments of the spine as a person gets older.