@alden98511 sounds like you are having issues with the touch screen. It is part of the display assembly. I recommend you replace that to gain full function back.
Since iFixit does not yet have a specific guide for that , use something like [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wa0rV_PY7E|this video] Replacement display assemblies are readily available at many online stores.
While you work on your phone, take lots of pictures. Once you are done with it, take those pictures and create a guide for iFixit. That will help the next person that has a device with the same issues as you do. It's easy and fun to create these guides. https://ifixit.com/Guide/new The iFixit community will appreciate this.
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