When Fracture Meets Osteoporosis – Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporotic Fractures Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that causes bones to become susceptible to fracture. When bones become extremely weak due to osteoporosis, even minor trauma or simple exercise can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis has no signs or symptoms until a fracture occurs – hence the term “silent disease. Fractures caused by osteoporosis often occur in the wrist, upper arm, pelvis, hip and spine. Fractures can cause intense pain, severe disability, and even death. The prevention and treatment of osteoporotic fractures requires your participation and mine!