Experimental Validation of Finite Element Models for Directional DBS: The Critical Role of Boundary Conditions on VTA Accuracy
Kaylee R. Henry, Fuchang Jiang, William A. Wartman, Dexuan Tang, Yifeng Qian, Behzad Elahi, Sergey N Makaroff, Laleh Golestanirad
This study validates finite element models for directional DBS by comparing experimental measurements with different boundary condition configurations, finding Dirichlet conditions provide higher accuracy in predicting VTA volume.
bioRxiv · Apr 7, 2026 · PreprintBioengineering