The present invention provides improved systems and methods for facilitating cuts in an item. In one embodiment, a surgical apparatus is provided that includes a first saw guide having a first base portion with a first bore and a first guide portion comprising a pair of substantially parallel walls spaced apart to guide the surgical saw; a second saw guide pivotably connected to the first saw guide, wherein the second saw guide includes a second base portion with a second bore and a second guide portion comprising a pair of substantially parallel walls spaced apart to guide the surgical saw; and a locking mechanism configured to selectively discourage relative movement between the first saw guide and the second saw guide.