Background: The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether any change can be expected in the 6-month period after completing treatment with a molding helmet for deformational plagiocephaly. A retrospective review of helmeted patients from a deformational plagiocephaly clinic from May 2010 to June 2011. Methods: A total of 71 individuals with 6-month follow-up after completion of molding helmet treatment were identified. About 51 males and 20 females ranged in age from 2 to 10 months at initial treatment. The main outcome measure was the amount of change in head shape in the 6-month period following molding helmet therapy. Results: During the course of helmet treatment cephalic index and cranial vault asymmetry both decreased significantly (P
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