Fig. 22From: MDCT of acute subaxial cervical spine trauma: a mechanism-based approachHyperextension teardrop. Sagittal CT image shows small triangular avulsion fractures at the anteroinferior end plate of C3 (arrowhead) and C5 (arrow) without significant prevertebral soft tissue lesion. The triangular fragment at C5 is taller than wider, suggestive of hyperextension teardrop than hyperextension dislocationBack to article page