Graf type

Angle

Incidence rate

All type I

Type IIa

Type IIb

Alpha angle > 60 degrees (normal)

Beta angle < 55 degrees

Beta angle > 55 degrees

89%

All type II

Type IIa

Type IIb

Type IIc

Alpha angle 50 - 59 degrees

Alpha angle 50 - 59 degrees

Alpha angle 43 - 49 degrees

Beta angle < 77 degrees

10.3%

0.2%

Type D (“about to decenter”)

Alpha angle 43 - 49 degrees

Beta angle > 77 degrees

0.4%

Type III

Type IIIa and IIIb distinguished on

the grounds of structural alteration

of the cartilaginous roof

Alpha angle < 43 degrees

0.08%

Type IV (dislocated with labrum

interposed between femoral head

and acetabulum)

Alpha angle < 43 degrees

0.02%