Congenital fusion of C5 and C6, with scoliosis and anterior widening of the C6/7 intervertebral disc space. Increase in signal intensity of the C6/C7 disc and complete disruption of the anterior longitudinal ligament. There is a mild disc bulge with anterior indentation of the cord and narrow canal. There is no cord compression. Posterior longitudinal ligament intact. High T2 signal intensity in the prevertebral space extending from C2 to C5 consistent with oedema /haematoma.