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Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis looking at spine fracture patients &gt; 18 years old seen at a single institution between 11\/2015 and 9\/2019. Patient variables such as age, sex, race, ethnicity, mechanism of injury, fracture location, presence of spinal cord injury, surgical intervention, hospital and ICU LOS, disposition, and EQ-5D-3L at 3 and 12 months were collected and analyzed. Results: Non-operative management was selected for 403 patients, of which 304 never smoked and 99 were smokers. Surgical management was utilized for 126 patients, of which 90 never smoked and 36 were smokers. Studying non-smokers and current smokers, higher levels of extreme pain and anxiety at 3 and 12 months were reported in smokers managed conservatively. Smokers managed surgically reported higher levels of pain and anxiety than non-smokers at 3 months but not at 12 months. No significant differences were seen with regards to changes in pain or anxiety between the 3- and 12-month follow-up. Conclusions: Smoking is independently associated with higher levels of pain and anxiety in conservatively managed spine fracture patients. These findings suggest a need for early intervention and cessation efforts in the trauma setting. 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