MRI confirms anterior paravertebral haematoma at C2 to C4 level, with disruption of the anterior longitudinal ligament at C3-C4 level. At this level, there is also abnormal high signal and mild expansion of the cord. No cord or epidural haematoma. Oedema in the paraspinal musculature and fractures of spinous processes of C7 and T1 as seen on the CT. High signal also present in C4-C5 disc adjacent to the corner osteophyte fracture seen on CT.