Answer: C2 extension teardrop fracture

Mechanism: Force hyperextension of neck with avulsion of anterior-inferior endplate of the vertebral body due to its attachment to the anterior longitudinal ligament

Radiographic Findings: Triangular shaped (teardrop) fracture fragment

Pathology: This fracture can be stable or unstable depending on fracture displacement and/or spinal cord injury. This injury can be associated with central cord syndrome, other cervical spine fractures, or vascular injury to neck.

Treatment: Strict c-spine precautions and involvement with your spine surgeon

References:
1. Gaillard, F. "Extension tear drop fracture." Radiopedia.org. February 2017.
2. Moore, D. "Subaxial Cervical Vertebral Body Fractures." OrthoBullets. 2017.
3. Kaji, A. et al. "Spinal colum injuries in adults: Definitions, mechanisms, radiographs." UpToDate, Inc. July 2016.