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Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix (BTM) can stabilize excised wounds while donor sites recover, whereas Meek micrografting permits controlled expansion of limited autologous skin. We retrospectively reviewed adult patients admitted between May 2022 and May 2025 with burns of 50% TBSA or greater who underwent BTM application followed by Meek micrografting as part of definitive wound closure. Demographic, injury, operative, and outcome variables were collected from electronic medical records, operative reports, anesthesia records, wound-care documentation, and clinical photography. Twelve patients were included. Mean age was 41.5\u00a0years, mean burn size was 63.1% TBSA, and mean Baux score was 104.6. All patients had inhalation injury and required tracheostomy. Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix was applied at a mean of 13.3\u00a0days after admission, and Meek micrografting was performed at a mean of 42.2\u00a0days. Mean TBSA covered by Meek micrografting was 32.5%, representing 50.6% of the total burn surface. Operative efficiency improved from 15.2 to approximately 10.8\u00a0min per 1% TBSA covered over the study period. Clinically documented Meek graft take exceeded 90% in evaluable cases, no patient required secondary autografting of Meek-grafted BTM areas, and 11 of 12 patients survived to discharge or inpatient rehabilitation. 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