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. 2013 Apr 18;4(2):32–41. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v4.i2.32

Table 1.

The Graf classification[11]

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