Legend Sagittal radiographs of the cervical spine demonstrate abnormal alignment with retrolisthesis of the C-3 and C-4 vertebral bodies. There are also fractures with marked anterior compression of the vertebral bodies and abnormal splaying of the posterior elements.

Legend Axial CT images of the C-3 and C-4 vertebral bodies demonstrate comminuted fractures at both levels with compromise of the spinal canal by bony fragments.

Legend On sagittal T1 and T2 images there is abnormal signal intensity within the cervical cord at the C-3 and C-4 level consistent with a contusion. High signal on the T2 images in the anterior and posterior paravertebral soft tissues suggest ligamentous injuries. Key words: mri cervical trauma

Spine Diagnosis: Fractures C3 & C4, posterior ligamentous injury, & cord contusion