An orthopedic wire that tightens around a fracture site to reduce shortening of a limb is a _____ wire.

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A cerclage wire is specifically designed to tighten around a fracture site and hold the bone in place, reducing shortening of the limb. Kirschner wires are used for fixation and stabilization of small bone segments, while cancellous and cortical wires are used for fixation in different types of bone fractures.

An Orthopedic Wire That Tightens Around a Fracture Site to Reduce