skate definition: The definition of a skate is a shoe fitted with wheels for moving on a hard surface or a blade on the sole for gliding on ice. (noun) An example of a skate is what an Olympic ice skater wears on their feet while competing....
Examples of acute injuries that may cause a snap, pop, or grating sound or feeling include: 1  A broken hip (hip fracture) or pelvis (pelvic fracture), such as an avulsion fracture. 2  A dislocated hip or sprained hip. 3  Muscle strain in the groin or buttock.
Left side pain above the hip caused by an accident or trauma might include a dislocated hip joint or a fractured hip. Many older persons are at high risk for a fractured hip if they have a fall. Most hip fractures occur in adults over the age of 65.