Background Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) show promise for diabetic wound healing, but global research trends and hotspots lack comprehensive analysis. Objective This scientific metrology study aims to reveal the research trends of MSCs and diabetic wounds and to showcase the evolving trends in this field. Methods Publications on MSCs and diabetic wounds (2010–2025) were extracted from the Web of Science (WOS). Bibliometric tools (VOSviewer, R‐bibliometrix, and CiteSpace) analyzed publication trends, core journals, author/institutional distribution, collaboration networks, and keyword evolution. Results A total of 3943 publications were included. The annual number of publications increased rapidly from 2016, peaking at 535 in 2024. Core journals were primarily focused on wound healing and diabetes management. China ranked first globally in terms of publication volume and citation frequency, followed by the United States (US) and European countries. Keyword analysis indicated that early research primarily focused on “diabetic foot ulcer” and “wound healing,” whereas recent studies have shifted toward themes related to mechanisms and clinical applications, such as “angiogenesis,” “inflammation,” “wound care,” and MSC‐derived exosomes, suggesting a transition from basic exploration to clinical translation. Conclusions MSC research for diabetic wounds is rapidly evolving, with global collaboration centered on China and the US. Hotspots now span mechanistic studies to clinical applications, guiding future therapeutic innovation.
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