What is the finest (most precise) form of prehension that can be accomplished by someone without intact intrinsic or extrinsic hand function?

What will be an ideal response?


ANS:
Pad-to-side prehension can be accomplished through tenodesis alone as long as the wrist extensors are intact.

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