Presentation
History of motor vehicle accident 1 month ago with neck pain, left-sided upper limb weakness and sensory loss.
Patient Data



C5 on C6 grade 1 anterolisthesis with disc uncovering, unilateral left facet fracture-dislocation with moderate foraminal narrowing. No cord edema or intraspinal hematoma.



CT confirm left C5/C6 perched unilateral facet dislocation with associated facet fracture and a small minimally displaced fracture fragment. The fracture does not extend to the foramen transversarium.



C5 on C6 grade 1 anterolisthesis and loss of congruency involving the C5/C6 facet joint. No significant prevertebral soft tissue swelling.
Case Discussion
The case demonstrates perched unilateral facet dislocation associated with facet fracture. No traumatic cord injury or intraspinal hematoma.