I recently fell on ice and landed on my right elbow. I knew immediately that it was likely broken. When I tried to get up, I put my right hand palm down and with all my weight tried to get up. That s when I heard the pop. The X-rays did not show a fracture, but It may appear after a week or two. The docs still think I have a radial head fracture based on my symptoms. The area behind my elbow is swollen. I can use my fingers but can t put palm face up or straighten arm or bend enough to touch my face. Why would it take a couple weeks for a fracture to be seen? What would cause the pop sound? Thank you! Miss Jenny
Hello, Your symptoms could be related to a ligament rupture, which can not be seen in the X-ray study. Anyway, I recommend consulting again with your attending physician and performing a new X-ray study if these problems persist.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.