M80.0: Postmenopausal osteoporosis with pathological fracture

Postmenopausal osteoporosis with pathological fracture, as indicated by the code M80.0, is a specific medical condition that occurs primarily in women after menopause. Postmenopausal osteoporosis is characterized by a reduction in bone density and an increase in bone fragility, which can result in pathological fractures, or fractures that occur with minimal trauma or stress, such as a fall from standing height or less. These fractures commonly occur in the spine, hip, and wrist. Symptoms of the condition can include back pain, loss of height over time, and a hunched posture. The root cause of the condition is a decrease in the hormone estrogen that occurs during menopause, which leads to an increase in bone resorption, or the breakdown of bone tissue. This increased resorption results in a loss of bone mass and strength, making bones more susceptible to fractures.