question: Hello my name is Miranda and about 8 weeks ago I dislocated and fractured my left radial head. I also chipped a bone but the doctor isnt concerned about it. She put me in a cast for 4 weeks and since it has been off I have been doing physical therapy. I almost have my full range of motion back But for the past two I have been experiencing a loud painful popping in my elbow. I can tell before it is going to pop because it gets very stiff and my elbow begins to hurt a lot. After it pops it feels much better. I was just wondering what you think may be causing this to happen.