This San Antonio woman is the first in Texas to receive new rheumatoid arthritis implant (opens original article in a new tab)

A San Antonio woman became the first in Texas to receive a new drug-free rheumatoid arthritis implant, which uses electrical pulses to reduce inflammation and improve symptoms.

• San Antonio resident Susan Perry became the first in Texas to receive the SetPoint System, a drug-free rheumatoid arthritis implant.
• The implant, approved by the FDA in July 2025, uses electrical pulses on the vagus nerve to reduce inflammation without suppressing the immune system.
• Perry reported significant improvement in her symptoms, including pain-free sleep and increased mobility, after the procedure.