The Keller resection arthroplasty was first described in 1904, Ninety
years later, this operation continues to be useful to orthopaedic surg
eons and their patients. This article presents the results of Keller b
unionectomies in a private practice setting, Indications, surgical tec
hniques, postoperative management, and results are discussed, The outc
ome in this series shows the Keller bunionectomy to be a useful operat
ion when properly performed for the right indications.