In cervical regions of the vertebral column, cervical disc protrusions often become ossified and are termed disc osteophyte bars.
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Some diseases have a predilection for synovial joints rather than symphyses. A typical example is rheumatoid arthritis, which primarily affects synovial joints and synovial bursae, resulting in destruction of the joint and its lining. Symphyses are usually preserved.
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