Neurorrhaphy Model Using Chicken Thighs

Background: The surgical repair of nerves, or neurorrhaphy, is a critical procedure for restoring function after nerve injury. Animal models, including avian models, are often used to refine techniques and improve outcomes. Objective: To demonstrate the effectiveness and technique of neurorrhaphy in a chicken thigh model, providing insights into the procedural nuances and potential benefits for clinical applications. Materials and Methods: The video illustrates a neurorrhaphy procedure performed on the sciatic nerve of a chicken thigh, detailing the steps involved in nerve exposure, alignment, and microsurgical suturing. Results: The video submission showcases the feasibility and reproducibility of performing neurorrhaphy in a chicken thigh model, highlighting the precision of the suturing technique and the alignment of nerve fascicles. Conclusion: The neurorrhaphy technique demonstrated in the chicken thigh model is successful in achieving accurate nerve alignment and secure suturing, offering a reliable method for training and research in nerve repair procedures. Funding Statement: No funding was received for this article. This video was obtained and edited at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA. Contribution: A.H.: Data curation, Resources, Software and editing, Visualization, Writing—original draft; C.Y.: Conceptualization, Formal analysis, Funding acquisition; Investigation, Methodology, Supervision, Validation, Visualization; Writing—review and editing. Disclosures/Conflict of Interest: None. Runtime of video: 5 mins:06 secs.