[Table/Fig-3a]:

Sagittal T1W, T2W and GRE images showing type III pattern (contusion) showing cord oedema with tiny foci of blooming on GRE.There is marked anterior dislocation of C6 over C7 vertebra with bilateral facetal dislocation (not shown) with focal disruption of anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments and ligamentumflavum. Anterior epidural and pre/paravertebral collection is also seen.,