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. 2016 Jun 6;51(4):431–436. doi: 10.1016/j.rboe.2016.06.003

Table 1.

Eaton and Littler classification apud Martin-Ferrero et al.2

Stage Radiological criteria – Eaton and Littler
I Normal joint contours; the interlining articulate may be widened secondary to laxity or joint effusion
II Slight narrowing of the interlining articulate; joint debris and osteophytes <2 mm
Normal ST joint
III Marked degenerative changes with no interlining articulate, geodes, osteophytes, and sclerosis >2 mm; variable degrees of subluxation; normal ST joint
IV Similar to stage III but with degenerative changes of the ST joint