The elbow joint is prone to stiffness in case of injury to structures inside or outside the joint or due to wear and tear. Occasionally, it may form extra bone in relation to injury to the muscle supporting the joint called heterotopic ossification or myositis ossificans. Mild restrictionof movement can be tolerated; however, a severe restriction of movement affects the overall function of the upper limb causing difficulty in daily activities. Your specialist will guide you through the exercise regimen to improve the range of movement. An unsatisfactory outcome despite good physiotherapy will need surgical intervention in form of elbow arthroscopy or an open procedure.