Cerclage wires are applied to hold the reduction Cerclage wires are applied to hold the reduction View the embedded image gallery online at: https://www.zbinetworkemea.com/fracture/index.php/treatment-example/rorabeck-i-ii-simple/item/144-reduction#sigProIdad4a858bc3 Reduction The two fragments are reduced by the help of forceps until an optimal contact with anatomical alignment of axis and rotation is achieved. The reduction forceps are then replaced by cerclage wires or cables.