Severe medullary contusion opposite C5 and C6 vertebrae with cord edema extending upwards until the level of C2 with visibility of small area of medullary hemorrhage opposite the vertebral body of C6 and the spinal cord is swollen at the level of the injury. However, no evidence of cord rupture. Severe injury to the C5-C6 intervertebral disc which is torn with posterior displacement of the posterior portion and inferior displacement of the anterior portion along the anterior aspect of C6 vertebra.


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