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/vancouver-c-simple/item/129-reduction#sigProId3b3787a7d7 Reduction The two fragments are reduced by the help of forceps until optimal contact with anatomical alignment of axis and rotation is achieved. The reduction forceps are then replaced by cerclage wires or cables.