M80.8: Other osteoporosis with pathological fracture

Osteoporosis with pathological fracture, classified as code M80.8, is a single medical condition where your bones become weak and brittle due to a loss of bone mass, leading to a higher risk of fractures. In this case, a pathological fracture indicates that the fracture has occurred in an area of the bone weakened by disease, not due to an injury. While fractures in osteoporosis can occur in various parts of the body, they're often seen in the hip, spine, and wrist. Symptoms often don't show until a fracture happens. Certain factors can increase the risk of this condition, including age, family history, certain medications, and life factors like lack of physical activity or poor nutrition. Usually, this condition progresses silently, reducing bone density gradually over time, which is why regular bone density checks are essential for people at risk.