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The primary function of the hand is the grasping and holding of objects. It does so with an action similar to the jaws of a pliers, with four three-membered digits opposed by a single thumb. The interaction of these elements must be so precise that even tiny objects can be grasped. They must also have a spread sufficient to grasp bulky objects as well. The natural forms of grasp derive from the various ways in which the two basic elements of grasp (fingers and thumb) interact. We distinguish between the precision or pinch grip, the key grip, the gross or power grip, and the hook grip (Figures 5–8). The preservation of these primary forms of grasp is the foremost goal of the treatment of hand injuries. If necessary, an attempt is made to create secondary forms of grasp.
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Mittelbach, H.R. (1979). Amputations. In: The Injured Hand. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-6161-2_6
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