You have been approached by three companies to endorse their designs for the next generation of fracture fixation plate. Metallic Implants is touting their titanium design. Disappearing Devices has developed a degradable composite material made of calcium phosphate reinforced PGLA. Finally, Ceramics R Us plans to introduce an implant made of alumina. Based on preliminary design ideas, what benefits and drawbacks do you anticipate for each design? Include at least your thoughts on fracture healing and mechanical stability. Which design do you elect to endorse (pick only one) and why?