- She couldn't summon up dexterity because of her hurt thumb.
Summon up: To call upon for specified action. (M-W)
Dexterity: The ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skillfully with the hands...(Cambridge Dictionary)
- She had to manhandle it before she could open the lid.
Manhandle: To handle roughly; to move or handle by manpower aloneroughly. (Free Dictionary)
- By resorting to fisticuffs she hurt herself.
Fisticuffs: To fight with fists. (M-W)