The displacement of a bone end from the joint, causing pain, tenderness, loss of function, deformity, swelling, and discoloration, is a(n) ________ and initially requires immobilization. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


dislocation
A dislocation is a displacement of a bone end from the joint.

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