RESUMEN
Synthetic calcitonin was administered to 13 male patients sustaining stable trochanteric femoral fractures. A control group of 10 male patients with similar fractures did not receive such therapy. All patients were over 60 years of age and all received conservative treatment of their fractures. Study of roentgenograms of the fracture, and of values of serum calcium phosphorus an alkaline phosphatase were carried out. The results were subjected to a statistical study. Patients of the treated group enjoyed better results, as evidenced by earlier relief of pain and local tenderness, together with earlier ability to bear weight. Faster consolidation of the fracture occurred in the treated group, as suggested from the markedly less residual coxa vara