Table 1.
Graf type | Angles |
All type I | Alpha angle > 60 degrees (normal) |
Type Ia | Beta angle < 55 degrees |
Type Ib | Beta angle > 55 degrees |
All type II | |
Type IIa | Alpha angle 50-59 degrees |
Type IIb | Alpha angle 50-59 degrees |
Type IIc | Alpha angle 43-49 degrees |
Beta angle < 77 degrees | |
Type D ("about to decenter") | Alpha angle 43-49 degrees |
Beta angle > 77 degrees | |
Type III | Alpha angle < 43 degrees |
Type IIIa and IIIb distinguished on the grounds of structural alteration of the cartilaginous roof | |
Type IV (dislocated with labrum interposed between femoral head and acetabulum) | Alpha angle < 43 degrees |