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Acute C5 vertebral body fracture with 4 mm of retropulsion into the central canal, which is moderately narrowed. Bone marrow oedema extends into the right C5 lamina consistent with the fracture shown on CT. Contact with the right hemicord at this level with high T2 signal and focal central blooming on GRE.
High STIR signal is seen in the left superior C6 vertebral body consistent with contusion.
Intervertebral disc space height and signal is preserved. Anterior longitudinal and posterior longitudinal ligaments are intact. High STIR signal in the C4/5 and C5/6 interspinous regions. Right C5/6 facet joint high STIR signal. Ligamentum flavum is intact.