The present invention discloses a pre-stretched hydrogel nerve conduit that promotes directional nerve growth and a preparation method thereof, belonging to the field of preparation of multifunctional hydrogel biomedical materials. The nerve conduit preparation method comprises the following preparation steps: preparing a
polyvinyl alcohol solution, adding
gelatin to the
polyvinyl alcohol solution, stirring to completely dissolve the
gelatin in the
polyvinyl alcohol solution to prepare a
mixed solution, placing the
mixed solution in a mold for gelation for a certain period of time, performing cyclic freeze-thaw cross-linking, and then soaking the hydrogel in a
sodium chloride /
borax solution, and cyclically stretching the hydrogel to obtain a pre-stretched hydrogel nerve conduit. The interior of the pre-stretched hydrogel nerve conduit has a three-dimensional network porous structure, and its interior is a porous structure, which is conducive to the transfer of nutrients and the
discharge of metabolic products during the
nerve repair process. The surface of the pre-stretched hydrogel nerve conduit has a topological structure that promotes the growth of
nerve cells, guiding the directional growth of
nerve cells during the repair process. In addition, the pre-stretched hydrogel nerve conduit has excellent
biocompatibility and adjustable mechanical properties, and can be used for bridging
surgery after
peripheral nerve injury. At the same time, it is gradually degraded and absorbed by the body during the nerve regeneration process. The nerve conduit provided by the present invention shows broad application potential in the biomedical field and can effectively promote the repair and regeneration of human tissues such as nerves and blood vessels.