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Background  This study aimed to investigate whether rodent shoulder specimens fixed in formaldehyde for histological and histomorphometric investigations and specimens stained using Lugol’s solution for soft tissue visualization by micro-computed tomography (microCT) are still eligible to be used for bone architecture analysis by microCT.    Methods  In this controlled laboratory study, 11 male Sprague-Dawley rats were used. After sacrifice and exarticulation both shoulders of healthy rats were assigned into three groups: (A) control group ( n  = 2); (B) formaldehyde group ( n  = 4); (C) Lugol group ( n  = 5). Half of the specimens of groups B and C were placed in a 4% buffered formaldehyde or Lugol’s solution for 24 h, whereas the contralateral sides and all specimens of group A were stored without any additives. MicroCT of both sides performed in all specimens focused on bone mineral density (BMD) and bone microstructure parameters.    Results  BMD measurements revealed higher values in specimens after placement in Lugol’s solution ( p  < 0.05). Bone microstructure analyses showed increased BV/TV and Tb.Th values in group C ( p  < 0.05). Specimens of group C resulted in clearly decreased Tb.Sp values ( p  < 0.05) in comparison to the control group. Formaldehyde fixation showed minimally altered BMD and bone microstructure measurements without reaching any significance.    Conclusions  MicroCT scans of bone structures are recommended to be conducted natively and immediately after euthanizing rats. MicroCT scans of formaldehyde-fixed specimens must be performed with caution due to a possible slight shift of absolute values of BMD and bone microstructure. Bone analysis of specimens stained by Lugol’s solution cannot be recommended.

journal of orthopaedic surgery and research

Lugol’s solution but not formaldehyde affects bone microstructure and bone mineral density parameters at the insertion site of the rotator cuff in rats