1 VICODIN, VICODIN ES, and VICODIN HP should not be used if you are allergic to hydrocodone or acetaminophen. 2  Tell your healthcare provider if you are allergic to any other opioid pain medicine before taking this drug, as you may exhibit cross-sensitivity to hydrocodone.
Stiffness is generally worse with repeated use and better with rest. Heberden nodes are small, red nodules that occur at the last joint of the finger. They may deform the joint, creating the knobby knuckles and twisted fingers of severe OA.
Thumb arthritis commonly occurs with aging. Previous trauma or injury to the thumb joint also can cause thumb arthritis. In a normal thumb joint, cartilage covers the ends of the bones â acting as a cushion and allowing the bones to glide smoothly against each other. With thumb arthritis, the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones deteriorates, and its smooth surface roughens.