A burr hole drill guide preferably includes a guide body having a guide passage that allows a drill bit to enter. Once the user has aligned the drill bit to the desired orientation, the guide can be lifted upwards, allowing a gap to pass over an upper, narrow attachment region of the drill bit and moved elsewhere (i.e., away from the procedure). In this respect, the surgeon is aware of the desired drilling angle, but is less restricted and better able to view the drill during the drilling process.
